South Cairo New York Map

About South Cairo, New York

South Cairo is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 619. The population density is 100.4 people per km². South Cairo is located at 42.2770°N, 73.9568°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12482.

South Cairo unfolds across the rolling foothills where the Catskill Mountains begin their gentle ascent, a landscape defined by verdant fields that give way to dense woodlands. It lies 27.9 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 202°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-west of Catskill. The Catskill Creek, a clear ribbon of water, meanders through the valley, its banks often fringed with willows that cast long, dancing shadows in the afternoon sun. The air here carries a perpetual scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable presence that shifts with the seasons, from the crisp chill of autumn to the humid warmth of summer. Evenings often bring a peculiar stillness, broken only by the distant call of a owl or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a quietude that seems to absorb the very light from the sky. This particular corner of Greene County, South Cairo, bears the quiet imprint of a history rooted in agriculture and a resilient spirit of self-sufficiency. For generations, the fertile land supported modest farms, their fields a patchwork of corn, hay, and the occasional orchard, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and stone walls that trace the contours of the hills. The local economy, while diversified, still echoes this agrarian past, with small businesses and independent artisans catering to both residents and the occasional visitor drawn to the region's natural beauty. Notably, the area has long been a draw for artists and writers seeking inspiration in its serene vistas and unpretentious charm, contributing a subtle, creative undercurrent to the everyday rhythm of South Cairo.

About This South Cairo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Cairo, 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 South Cairo and Greene County.

Detailed location data for South Cairo includes the ZIP code (12482), 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 South Cairo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.