Machias (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Machias, New York
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 Machias (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Town | Machias |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,685 ft (514 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 505 |
| • Density | 515.31/sq mi (198.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14101
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| FIPS code | 36-44226 |
Machias is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a tiny village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, even if it's not a full town or city.
Machias is located in the northeast part of the larger town of Machias. You can find it in Cattaraugus County. In 2010, about 471 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 505 people.
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Exploring Machias's Location
Machias is nestled in the northeastern part of its larger town. It forms the main developed area of the town. Just north of Machias, you'll find the community of Lime Lake.
Water Features in Machias
The Ischua Creek flows along the southern edge of Machias. This creek is a tributary, meaning it's a smaller stream that flows into a larger river. The Ischua Creek eventually joins the Allegheny River.
Size and Area of Machias
The Machias CDP covers a total area of about 2.7 square kilometers (or 1.15 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.98 square miles). The rest, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.17 square miles), is water. This water makes up about 16% of the total area.
Roads and Travel in Machias
New York State Route 16 is a main road that goes right through the middle of Machias. If you travel north on this route, you'll reach Delevan in about 5 miles. If you head south, you'll get to Franklinville in about 6 miles.
Machias Population Facts
Machias is a small community. The number of people living there changes over time.
- In 2010, the population was 471 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 505 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Machias (condado de Cattaraugus) para niños
