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Lewiston, New York
Town in New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the village within the town, see Lewiston (village), New York.
Lewiston is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 15,944 at the 2020 census. The town and its contained village are named after Morgan Lewis, a governor of New York.[2]
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Lewiston | |
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Town of Lewiston | |
![]() Location in Niagara County and the state of New York. | |
Coordinates: 43°10′N 078°58′W | |
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County | Niagara |
Named for | Governor Morgan Lewis |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• Town Supervisor | Steve Broderick |
• Town Council | Members' List
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Area | |
• Total | 41.13 sq mi (106.53 km2) |
• Land | 37.12 sq mi (96.14 km2) |
• Water | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,944 |
• Density | 431.42/sq mi (166.57/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
FIPS code | 36-063-42158 |
Website | Town website |
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The Town of Lewiston is on the western border of the county. The Village of Lewiston is within the town.