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Batavia is a town in Genesee County, New York, USA. The population was 5,915 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the Roman name for part of the Netherlands. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Genesee County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... The Roman Forum was the central area around which ancient Rome developed. ... The Town of Batavia was formed in 1802 along with the county. Batavia is centrally located in the county. Within the town is the City of Batavia. --69. ... Batavia is a city located in USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,256. ... Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Adjacent towns and areas 3 Demographics 4 Communities and locations in the Town of Batavia 5 See also 6 External links History The town was settled at the end of the 18th Century. When Genesee County was created in 1802, it was created with one town: the Town of Batavia. At that time the county and its coterminous town encompassed most of western New York. The regional office of the Holland Land Company, the owner of all this territory, was located in the town, in the Village of Batavia, founded by Joseph Ellicott, the company's land agent. As other counties and towns were created, the territory of both the county and Town of Batavia shrank to its current size. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Map of the Holland Purchase From 1840s Divided into Counties and Townships And Including Morris Reserve Lands The Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. ... Joseph Ellicott Joseph Ellicott (November 1, 1760 - August 19, 1826) was a surveyor, city planner, land office agent, canal commissioner and judge born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of the Quaker faith. ... Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 125.5 km² (48.5 mi²). 125.4 km² (48.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.06%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The Tonawanda Creek flows westward through the town, and the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes across the town. Tonawanda Creek is a small river in Western New York, in the United States. ... New York Thruway Trailblazer New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) looking east from Nordkop Mountain, Suffern, New York The New York State Thruway (officially the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway) is a limited-access toll highway in the U.S. state of New York. ... Interstate 90 (abbreviated I-90) is the longest interstate highway in the United States at over 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers). ... Adjacent towns and areas To the north of the Town of Batavia are the Towns of Oakfield and Elba. The Town of Pembroke is on the west side, and the Town of Stafford is on the east side. The south border is shared by the Towns of Alexander and Bethany. Oakfield, New York is the name of two locations in Genesee County, New York: Village of Oakfield Town of Oakfield This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Elba, New York is the name of two places in Genesee County, New York: Village of Elba Town of Elba This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Pembroke is a town located in Genesee County, New York. ... Stafford is a town located in Genesee County, New York. ... Alexander is a town located in Genesee County, New York. ... Bethany is a town located in Genesee County, New York. ... Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,915 people, 2,334 households, and 1,645 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.2/km² (122.1/mi²). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 19.5/km² (50.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.80% White, 0.85% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... There were 2,334 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ... In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $38,449, and the median income for a family was $43,425. Males had a median income of $32,098 versus $24,404 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,563. About 7.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ... Communities and locations in the Town of Batavia City of Batavia - The city is in the east half of the town. Bushville -- A hamlet west of the City of Batavia on Route 5, located on the Tonawanda Creek. Daws Corners (also called Daws) -- A location at the intersection of Quaker Hill Road (Route 98) and Town line Road, north of the City of Batavia on the northern town line. East Pembroke -- A part of this community is located at the west town line on Route 5. Five Corners ("Newkirk") -- A hamlet on the Batavia-Elba town line in the northeast corner of the town. Genesee Community College -- The two-year college is northeast of the City of Batavia. Genesee County Airport (GVQ) -- A general aviation airport north of the City of Batavia. The airport also accommodates corporate and government aircraft. Putnam Settlement -- A location on the Batavia-Bethany town line. West Batavia -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town on Route 33. Batavia is a city in Genesee County, New York, USA. The population was 16,256 at the 2000 census. ... A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... Genesee Community College has its main campus in Town of Batavia near Batavia, New York and has branch campuses in Albion, Warsaw, Dansville, and Arcade. ... See also Western New York. Western New York refers to the westernmost counties of New York State, roughly the area included in the Holland Purchase. ... External links Town of Batavia webpage Early history of Batavia Genesee Community College Categories: Genesee County, New York | Towns in New York

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