Danube New York Map

About Danube, New York

Danube is a locality in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Danube is located at 42.9827°N, 74.8039°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13329.

Danube rests in a fold of the Mohawk Valley, where the land, once a glacial lakebed, has settled into a gentle, fertile plain. It lies 23.1 miles east-south-east of Utica, NY (from Utica, NY: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Herkimer. The terrain here is a quiet tapestry of rolling fields, their greens and golds shifting with the seasons, punctuated by stands of hardwood trees that wear their autumn colours with a muted pride. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay, a perfume of the earth itself, and in the distance, the low hum of agricultural machinery speaks of the land's enduring bounty. The meandering course of the Mohawk River, a silver ribbon glinting under the wide New York sky, forms the valley's spine, its presence shaping the very character of Danube. The history of Danube is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the waterway that nourished it, a story of settlers drawn by the promise of good farmland. Early industries here were tied to the land, from gristmills that once ground the valley's grain to the dairy farms that continue to define its rural economy. The rhythm of life in Danube is one of quiet continuity, where tradition holds a gentle sway, and the seasons dictate the pace of work and rest. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Danube possesses a distinct character, a sense of enduring presence that resonates with the land's deep, unhurried pulse.

About This Danube Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Danube, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.982713, -74.803921. 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 Danube and Herkimer County.

Detailed location data for Danube includes the ZIP code (13365), telephone area code (315), county seat of Herkimer County (Herkimer), and school district assignment. 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 Danube is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.