Evans, New York
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Evans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 16,356 at the 2010 census.[2] The town derives its name from David E. Evans,[3] an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott.
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Town of Evans | |
Coordinates: 42°38′46″N 79°01′59″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Erie |
Incorporated | 1821 |
Named for | David Evans |
Government | |
• Supervisor | Mary Hosler
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Area | |
• Total | 41.56 sq mi (107.64 km2) |
• Land | 41.53 sq mi (107.56 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,308 |
• Density | 389.86/sq mi (150.53/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 14006 |
Area code | 716 |
FIPS code | 36-029-24801 |
FIPS code | 36-24801 |
GNIS feature ID | 0978947 |
Website | www |
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The town is approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Buffalo and is a rural community with 12 miles (19 km) of waterfront. The town is located close to the major trading centers of the Northeast and is a bi-national gateway for commerce due to the region's border location with Canada.