Elmira, New York

Elmira is a city located in Chemung County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,940.

Geography

Elmira is located at 42°5'23" North, 76°48'34" West (42.089874, -76.809559){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.6 km² (7.6 mi²). 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.56% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The Chemung River flows eastward through the city. Elmira is built almost entirely in the flood plain of the Chemung River and has suffered many floods over its history, the worst from Hurricane Agnes in 1972.

Related Topics:
Chemung River - Hurricane Agnes - 1972

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