Suffolk County, New York

:For other places named "Suffolk," see Suffolk (disambiguation).

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,146 km² (2,373 mi²). 2,363 km² (912 mi²) of it is land and 3,784 km² (1,461 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 61.56% water.

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U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Suffolk County occupies the easternmost portion of Long Island, in the southeastern portion of New York State. The eastern end of the county splits into two peninsulas, known as the North Fork and the South Fork. The county is surrounded by water on three sides, including the Atlantic Ocean and the Long Island Sound. The eastern end contains large bays. Suffolk County is divided into 10 towns: Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton, Town of Huntington, Islip, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Smithtown, Southampton, and Southold. Adjacent Counties and areas: Nassau County, New York is on the western border. To the north is the Long Island Sound, and the State of Connecticut is on the opposite shore. To the east is Block Island Sound. The south boundary is the Atlantic Ocean.

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Long Island - New York - Peninsula - North Fork - South Fork - Atlantic Ocean - Long Island Sound - Bay - Towns - Babylon - Brookhaven - East Hampton - Town of Huntington - Islip - Riverhead - Shelter Island - Smithtown - Southampton - Southold - Nassau County, New York - Connecticut - Block Island Sound

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