Where is Lackawanna, New York, USA?

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Where is Lackawanna Located? - Lackawanna is a city located in the Erie County of New York, United States. Lackawanna lies between 39.3722121 Degrees North latitudes and 104.8560902 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lackawanna Located?

Lackawanna is a city located in the Erie County of New York, United States. Lackawanna lies between 39.3722121 Degrees North latitudes and 104.8560902 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lackawanna city is 19949 people and the city has a total area of 6.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lackawanna, New York Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLackawanna
CountyErie County
StateNew York
State CapitalAlbany
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude42.8256° N
Longitude78.8234° W
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Land Area5.20 sq mi
Water Area0.59 sq mi
Total Area5.79 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)19,949
Population DensityApproximately 3,836 per sq mi
ZIP Code14218
Area Code716
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code36-40777
Congressional DistrictNew York's 26th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lackawanna

Category Details
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA CodeBUF
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, New York State Route 5, U.S. Route 219 (nearby)
Public TransitNFTA Metro Bus
Rail ServiceFreight rail; Amtrak available in nearby Buffalo
Port AccessBuffalo Harbor and Lake Erie waterfront
  • Interstate 90: Provides regional access to Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Pennsylvania.
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Located about 14 miles northeast of Lackawanna with domestic passenger service.
  • NFTA Metro: Operates bus routes connecting Lackawanna with downtown Buffalo and surrounding communities.
  • Lake Erie Waterfront: Supports industrial shipping, recreation, and regional transportation activities.

Top Places to Visit in Lackawanna, New York

Landmark Name Type
Our Lady of Victory BasilicaHistoric Basilica
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Tifft Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Times Beach Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Woodlawn Beach State ParkState Park
Buffalo Harbor State ParkState Park
Lackawanna Heritage TrailWalking Trail
Steel WindsWind Farm & Scenic Area
Buffalo Outer HarborWaterfront
McKinley Mall (nearby)Shopping Center

Driving Distances from Lackawanna, New York to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
BuffaloNew York615 minutes
HamburgNew York815 minutes
West SenecaNew York715 minutes
Orchard ParkNew York920 minutes
CheektowagaNew York1020 minutes
Niagara FallsNew York2535 minutes
BataviaNew York4250 minutes
JamestownNew York671 hour 15 minutes
RochesterNew York761 hour 20 minutes
EriePennsylvania911 hour 35 minutes

Colleges and Universities near Lackawanna, New York

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo)PublicResearch UniversityEngineering, medicine, business, and research programs
Buffalo State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, arts, business, and liberal arts
Erie Community College – South CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
D'Youville UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, pharmacy, and nursing
Canisius UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Lackawanna, New York

Lake Erie, Buffalo River, Smokes Creek, Union Ship Canal, Buffalo Harbor, Cazenovia Creek (nearby), Tifft Nature Preserve Wetlands, Lake Erie Shoreline

Stadiums in Lackawanna

Lackawanna Veterans Stadium, Highmark Stadium (nearby), Cazenovia Park Sports Complex, Ralph Wilson Park Athletic Fields, John F. Kennedy High School Athletic Field

Lackawanna, New York — Key Historical Facts

  • Lackawanna developed during the late nineteenth century as an industrial community centered around the Lackawanna Steel Company.
  • The construction of one of the nation's largest steel mills transformed the area into a major manufacturing center and attracted immigrants from across Europe.
  • The city was officially incorporated in 1909 and became closely associated with Buffalo's industrial economy.
  • Following the decline of the steel industry during the late twentieth century, Lackawanna focused on environmental restoration and economic redevelopment.
  • Today, the city is known for its Lake Erie waterfront, the historic Our Lady of Victory Basilica, and growing recreational and renewable energy projects such as Steel Winds.

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