Cairo New York Map

About Cairo, New York

Cairo is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Cairo is located at 42.2990°N, 73.9985°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12413.

Cairo unfolds along the gentle slopes where the Catskill Mountains begin their ascent, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald forest and the muted grays of exposed rock. It lies 27.4 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Catskill. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, pine-tinged coolness that seems to settle on the skin, a tangible breath from the surrounding wilderness. Roads meander like forgotten streams, tracing the contours of the land, leading past weathered farmsteads and stands of mature hardwood that whisper in the breeze. The sky above Cairo often stretches in vast, clear expanses, particularly during the fleeting, vivid blues of a summer day, or the bruised purples and oranges of an approaching twilight that washes the distant peaks in a soft, ethereal glow. The history of Cairo is tied to the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the land, their legacy evident in the enduring stone foundations of old mills and the quiet dignity of its early architecture. For generations, its economy was rooted in the bounty of the earth, with farming and lumbering shaping the character of the valley. While the agricultural pulse remains, a newer energy has begun to emerge, a quiet hum of local artisans and small businesses that contribute to the unique fabric of Cairo. The nearby Catskill Creek, a constant, murmuring presence, once powered the early industries and still offers a serene backdrop for reflection, its waters reflecting the changing seasons with a patient, timeless grace.

About This Cairo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cairo, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.298975, -73.998466. 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 Cairo and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Cairo includes the ZIP code (12413), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Cairo-Durham 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 Cairo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.