Buffalo, Major city in New York State
Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York.
The city's growth in the late 19th and early 20th century was facilitated by its position at the western end of the Erie Canal.
Buffalo is known for its early adoption of electricity and its contributions to the modernist art movement in America.
It has a population of over 278,000 people as of 2019.
Buffalo is also famous for its harsh winters, with significant snowfall being a common occurrence.
Location: Erie County
Inception: 1832
Population: 278349
Elevation above the sea: 183 m
Website: buffalony.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap