Corfu New York Map

About Corfu, New York

Corfu is a locality in Genesee County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 695. The population density is 278.6 people per km². Corfu is located at 42.9601°N, 78.4056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14036.

Corfu, New York, rests on the Genesee River's fertile plains, a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and the patient work of farmers. It lies 9.5 miles east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 97°T), and is situated 4.9 miles northwest of Darien. The terrain here is a study in gentle, verdant swells, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy, ever-present humidity of summer. In autumn, these same expanses ignite in a riot of ochre and crimson, a fleeting beauty that seems to hang in the crisp air. The Genesee itself, though not a grand waterway, meanders with a quiet dignity, its banks often fringed with willows that dip their branches into the slow-moving current, reflecting a sky that can shift from a bright, almost startling blue to a bruised, dramatic gray with surprising speed. The air itself often carries the faint, earthy perfume of turned soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring agricultural heart. This corner of Western New York has long been tied to the soil, its economy historically rooted in the bountiful harvests of the surrounding farmland. Early settlers, drawn by the rich muck soil and the promise of sustenance, established a community that has retained a strong sense of its agricultural heritage. While modern farming practices have evolved, the fundamental connection to the land remains palpable, evident in the well-maintained barns and silos that punctuate the landscape. The pace of life in Corfu tends to mirror the seasons, with a quiet industriousness during planting and harvest, followed by a more introspective calm through the winter months. The town center, though modest, possesses a certain enduring character, a collection of brick buildings and welcoming storefronts that have witnessed generations come and go, each adding their own subtle layer to the unfolding narrative of this upstate hamlet.

About This Corfu Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corfu, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.96006, -78.405577. 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 Corfu and Genesee County.

Detailed location data for Corfu includes the ZIP code (14036), telephone area code (716), county seat of Genesee County (Batavia), and school district assignment (Pembroke 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 Corfu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.