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Elma, New York
Town in New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elma is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 11,721 at the 2020 census.[2] The town is named after the American elm tree.
- For other places with this name, see Elma.
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Town of Elma | |
Nickname(s): The Heart of Erie County | |
![]() Location in Erie County and New York. | |
![]() Location of New York in the United States | |
Coordinates: 42°49′17″N 78°38′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Erie |
Settlement | 1827 |
Incorporated | 1857 |
Named for | American Elm |
Government | |
• Supervisor | Wayne Clark (R)
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Area | |
• Total | 34.53 sq mi (89.44 km2) |
• Land | 34.52 sq mi (89.41 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,721 ![]() |
• Density | 341.88/sq mi (132.00/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 14059 |
Area code | 716 |
FIPS code | 36-029-24130 |
FIPS code | 36-24130 |
GNIS feature ID | 0978937 |
Website | www |
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Elma is in the county's central area, southeast of Buffalo.