Cairo, Town center in Greene County, United States.
Located in the southern part of Greene County, Cairo spans 60 square miles of land with Catskill Creek flowing through its territory.
Originally named Canton in 1803, the town received its current name Cairo in 1808 after being formed from parts of Catskill, Coxsackie, and Durham.
The town includes several distinct hamlets such as Acra, Gayhead, Purling, South Cairo, and Round Top, each contributing to the local community structure.
Two fire companies serve the town's public safety needs: the Cairo Fire District and Round Top Volunteer Fire Company, with Cairo Ambulance handling medical responses.
The town maintains a population of 6,644 residents as of 2020, making it the third largest municipality in Greene County.
Location: Greene County
Inception: 1803
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
GPS coordinates: 42.29897,-73.99847
Latest update: July 15, 2025 05:34
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