The city of Batavia is located 38 miles east of Buffalo and 30 miles southwest of Rochester.
Elevation - 895 feet above sea level
Latitude - 42 degrees, 59 minutes
Longitude - 78 degrees, 11 minutes
Average temperature - 47 degrees
Average rainfall - 32 inches

Batavia was founded in 1802. Joseph Ellicott served as the first agent of the Holland Land Company in western New York. Batavia was incorporated as a village in 1823, and became a city in 1915. Batavia is the seat for Genesee County.

The City of Batavia has a population of approximately 16,000 people and is located in the center of Genesee County.

Community Profile of Batavia.

Genesee County has a population of 60,000 and is situated mid-way between Buffalo and Rochester.

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce has information on local schools and libraries, health care, houses of worship, attractions, things to do, and an events calendar.

Western New York Regional Information Network provides information on the eight counties of western New York. Find information on governments, life and communities, education, health and human services, economic development, and housing and real estate.

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Richmond Memorial Library * 19 Ross Street * Batavia, New York 14020