Angola New York Map

About Angola, New York

Angola is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,411. The population density is 716.3 people per km². Angola is located at 42.6384°N, 79.0278°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14006.

Angola rests where the gentle slopes of Erie County begin to unfurl toward the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Erie. It lies 11.4 miles west-south-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 242°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-west of Evans. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their greens and golds stretching under a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Great Lakes region. Mature trees, maples and oaks mostly, stand sentinel along the country roads, their branches forming leafy tunnels that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on the asphalt. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, mingled with the earthy perfume of turned soil and, when the wind is right, the faint, briny tang of the distant lake. It is a place where the horizon feels both close and infinitely far, a landscape that invites contemplation in its quiet, enduring beauty. The history of Angola is intimately bound to the agricultural bounty of its soil and the proximity of the lake. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground, established farms that continue to shape the character of Angola today, their legacy evident in the barns and silos that punctuate the rolling terrain. The railroad, a vital artery of commerce in bygone eras, once pulsed through this locale, linking its produce to wider markets. Though the grander industrial age has softened its grip, a spirit of self-reliance and local enterprise persists, seen in the small businesses that serve the community and the enduring connection to the land. The quiet rhythm of life in Angola is one of seasons turning, of harvests gathered, and of a community that draws strength from its roots.

About This Angola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Angola, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.638392, -79.027816. 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 Angola and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Angola includes the ZIP code (14006), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore)). 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 Angola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.