Monroe County, Administrative county in western New York, United States
Monroe County spans 1,367 square miles along Lake Ontario's southern shore, with Rochester serving as its primary urban center and county seat.
The New York State Legislature established Monroe County in 1821, naming it after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.
The University of Rochester and Monroe Community College provide higher education opportunities while supporting research initiatives and workforce development across the region.
The county maintains extensive public services through departments managing health, environmental protection, human services, and parks for its 752,035 residents.
Monroe County's location along Lake Ontario creates distinct weather patterns, with lake-effect snow contributing to annual snowfall amounts exceeding 100 inches.
Location: New York
Inception: February 23, 1821
Capital city: Rochester
Shares border with: Livingston County, Orleans County, Genesee County, Ontario County, Wayne County
Website: http://monroecounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 43.30000,-77.69000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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