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About Depew, New York

Depew is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 1145.8 people per km². Depew is located at 42.9039°N, 78.6923°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14043.

Depew, a place where the rolling terrain of Erie County meets the persistent hum of industry, unfolds under skies that often carry the muted grays of the Great Lakes climate. It lies 3.2 miles east of Cheektowaga, NY (from Cheektowaga, NY: bearing 89°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Buffalo. The land itself breathes a certain steadiness, with a landscape shaped by a history of agriculture and the subtle, yet enduring, presence of water. Here, the broad avenues are lined with a mix of sturdy, practical homes and storefronts that speak of generations who have put down roots. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the fertile ground that once dominated this terrain, and even now, patches of green struggle against the concrete, a quiet assertion of nature's will. The story of Depew is inextricably linked to the grand ambition of railroad expansion, a time when its strategic position became a linchpin for commerce and travel. This legacy is woven into the very character of Depew, a town that grew with the iron horse, its economy once fueled by the bustling yards and the industries that sprang up to serve them. While the whistle of the locomotive may be quieter now, the spirit of productivity persists, evident in the diverse businesses that line its streets and the skilled hands that continue to build and innovate. Depew holds a quiet pride in its working-class heritage, a character forged in the fires of industry and the shared experience of building a life where the vast, open fields of Western New York begin to yield to the structured order of human endeavor.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Depew, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Depew and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Depew includes the ZIP code (14043), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Depew Union Free 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 Depew is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.