Persia New York Map

About Persia, New York

Persia is a locality in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,600. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Persia is located at 42.3853°N, 78.9361°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14130.

Persia rests within a fold of Cattaraugus County, where the land breathes a quiet, resilient beauty under the wide New York sky. It lies 23.5 miles south-south-west of Hamburg, NY (from Hamburg, NY: bearing 193°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Collins. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, descend into shallow valleys, their slopes often a patchwork of emerald fields and the deeper greens of mature woodlands. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk often paints the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, a subtle spectacle that marks the day's gentle close. Small streams, mere silver threads from a distance, wind their way through the terrain, their murmuring a constant, low conversation with the stones and roots they encounter. The character of Persia is shaped by its agricultural roots, a legacy of hardy settlers who coaxed sustenance from this terrain generations ago. While the land still yields its bounty, the rhythm of life has shifted, with a quiet resilience now defining its local economy. The nearby waters, though not vast, have long been a source of both sustenance and a place for quiet contemplation. Echoes of past endeavors linger in the weathered barns and the enduring stone foundations of homes, each a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Persia home, their lives woven into the very fabric of this place.

About This Persia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Persia, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.385339, -78.936147. 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 Persia and Cattaraugus County.

Detailed location data for Persia includes the ZIP code (14070), telephone area code (716), county seat of Cattaraugus County (Little Valley), 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 Persia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.