Andes New York Map

About Andes, New York

Andes is a locality in Delaware County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Andes is located at 42.1887°N, 74.7857°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13731.

Andes, New York, unfolds as a gentle sag in the Catskill Mountains, a place where rounded hills, softened by a thousand seasons of wind and rain, cradle the small village. It lies 50.8 miles north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 323°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-east of Delhi. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, a patchwork of well-tended pastures and woodlands that climb towards the horizon, their edges often blurred by a soft, persistent mist. The Delaware River, a silver ribbon, snakes through the valley, its banks lined with willows that droop like tired sentinels. In the heart of Andes, the architecture speaks of a simpler time, clapboard houses painted in faded hues, their porches worn smooth by generations of passing feet, and a white-steepled church that presides over the quiet square. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially potent in the early morning when the sun’s rays are still hesitant. This quiet corner of Delaware County, Andes, has long been defined by the land and its bounty. Originally settled by Scotch-Irish immigrants in the late 18th century, its early economy was rooted in agriculture, the rich soil yielding crops and supporting dairy farms that still dot the surrounding hills. Later, the timber industry played a significant role, with logs floated down the river to distant mills, a testament to the ingenuity and hardiness of its inhabitants. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, Andes has also found a niche in the arts and crafts movement, attracting artisans and those seeking a slower, more intentional way of life. The village’s main street, though modest, hums with a quiet energy, its independent shops and galleries offering a curated glimpse into local creativity, a gentle counterpoint to the enduring legacy of rural industry.

About This Andes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Andes, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.188698, -74.785714. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Andes and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Andes includes the ZIP code (13731), telephone area code (607), county seat of Delaware County (Delhi), and school district assignment (Andes Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Andes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.