Canton, New York
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Canton is an incorporated town in St. Lawrence County, New York.[1] The population was 11,638 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Canton, the other named Rensselaer Falls. The town is named after the great port of Canton (now named Guangzhou) in China.[2] Canton is the home of St. Lawrence University and the State University of New York at Canton. The Canton Central School District is based in the village of Canton.
For the village located within this town, see Canton (village), New York.
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Canton | |
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Coordinates: 44°35′51″N 75°10′16″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | St. Lawrence |
Established | 1805 |
Government | |
• Village Mayor | Michael E. Dalton |
• Town Supervisor | Mary Ann Ashley |
Area | |
• Total | 105.86 sq mi (274.18 km2) |
• Land | 104.76 sq mi (271.33 km2) |
• Water | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,638 |
• Density | 106.11/sq mi (40.97/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 13617 |
Area code | 315 |
Demonym | Cantonian Cantonite |
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