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{{short description|City in Western New York, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Buffalo
| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Buffalo NY Skyline.jpg
| image_caption = Skyline of Buffalo
| image_flag = Flag of Buffalo, New York.svg
| image_seal = Seal of Buffalo, New York.svg
| nickname = The Queen City, The City of Good Neighbors
| motto = "City of Light"
| map_caption = Location within Erie County and New York
| coordinates = {{coord|42|53|N|78|52|W|region:US-NY_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[New York (state)|New York]]
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = [[Erie County, New York|Erie]]
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = 1801
| established_title2 = Incorporated (city)
| established_date2 = 1832
| government_type = [[Mayor–council government]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = [[Byron Brown]]
| area_total_km2 = 136.0
| area_land_km2 = 105.2
| area_water_km2 = 30.8
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 278,349
| population_density_km2 = 2646.1
| timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern]]
| utc_offset = −5
| timezone_DST = [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]]
| utc_offset_DST = −4
| postal_code_type = ZIP Codes
| postal_code = 14201-14280
| area_code = [[Area code 716|716]]
| website = {{URL|buffalony.gov}}
}}

'''Buffalo''' is the second-largest city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New York (state)|New York]] and the seat of [[Erie County, New York|Erie County]]. It is located at the eastern end of [[Lake Erie]], at the head of the [[Niagara River]]. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo had a population of 278,349. The city is a major gateway for commerce and travel across the [[Canada–United States border|Canada–United States border]], forming part of the bi-national [[Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area]].

== History ==
Buffalo was founded in 1801 as a small trading community near the [[Buffalo Creek Reservation]]. The city grew rapidly after the opening of the [[Erie Canal]] in 1825, which provided a direct water route to the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. Buffalo became a major port and industrial center, known for its grain elevators, steel mills, and automobile plants.

== Geography ==
Buffalo is located on the eastern shore of [[Lake Erie]] and is characterized by a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The city is divided into several neighborhoods, including [[Allentown, Buffalo|Allentown]], [[Elmwood Village]], and [[North Buffalo, Buffalo, New York|North Buffalo]].

== Economy ==
Buffalo's economy has historically been based on manufacturing and transportation, but it has diversified in recent years to include healthcare, education, and technology. Major employers in the area include the [[Kaleida Health]] system, the [[University at Buffalo]], and [[M&T Bank]].

== Education ==
Buffalo is home to several institutions of higher education, including the [[University at Buffalo]], [[Buffalo State College]], and [[Canisius College]]. The city also has a number of public and private primary and secondary schools.

== Culture ==
Buffalo is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its architecture, music, and cuisine. The city is home to the [[Albright-Knox Art Gallery]], the [[Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra]], and the [[Buffalo Museum of Science]]. Buffalo is also famous for its [[Buffalo wings]], a popular bar food that originated in the city.

== Sports ==
Buffalo has a strong sports culture, with professional teams including the [[Buffalo Bills]] (NFL) and the [[Buffalo Sabres]] (NHL). The city also has a number of minor league and college sports teams.

== Transportation ==
Buffalo is served by the [[Buffalo Niagara International Airport]], as well as several major highways, including [[Interstate 90]] and [[Interstate 190]]. The city also has a light rail system, the [[Buffalo Metro Rail]], which runs from downtown to the University at Buffalo's South Campus.

== Notable People ==
* [[Millard Fillmore]], 13th President of the United States
* [[Grover Cleveland]], 22nd and 24th President of the United States
* [[Tim Russert]], journalist and television host

== Related Pages ==
* [[Erie Canal]]
* [[Lake Erie]]
* [[Niagara Falls]]
* [[Buffalo Bills]]
* [[Buffalo Sabres]]
* [[University at Buffalo]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Buffalo, New York}}
{{Wikivoyage|Buffalo}}
{{Buffalo, New York}}

[[Category:Buffalo, New York]]
[[Category:Cities in New York (state)]]
[[Category:County seats in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1801]]
[[Category:Populated places on the Great Lakes]]
[[Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area]]
[[Category:1801 establishments in New York (state)]]

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