Dunkirk, New York

city of New York, United States

Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It was founded in 1880. 12,743 people lived here at the 2020 census.[3] Dunkirk is bordered on the north by Lake Erie. It shares a border with the village of Fredonia to the south, and with the town of Dunkirk to the east and west. Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state of New York.

Dunkirk, New York
Aerial view of Dunkirk, facing north over Lake Erie
Aerial view of Dunkirk, facing north over Lake Erie
Dunkirk is located in New York
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Location of Dunkirk in New York
Dunkirk is located in the United States
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Dunkirk (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°28′46″N 79°20′02″W / 42.47944°N 79.33389°W / 42.47944; -79.33389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2)
 • Land4.54 sq mi (11.77 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Population
 • Total12,743
 • Density2,803.74/sq mi (1,082.59/km2)
ZIP Code
14048
Area code716
FIPS code36-013-21105
Websitehttps://cityofdunkirk.com

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Dunkirk". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Dunkirk city, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

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