Port of Buffalo, New York
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Port City Details & Statistics
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Population: Pop. Year: Land Area: Density: Latitude: Longitude: Timezone: |
259,384 2012 52.5 mi2 4,940 / mi2 42.8321° N 78.8623° W UTC -04:00 |
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Buffalo is a historic Great Lakes port city known for its grain elevators and proximity to Niagara Falls. It serves as the gateway to western New York and the Niagara region.
The city is famous for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, the Canalside waterfront, and the iconic grain silos. Cruisers come for the Niagara Falls, the craft beer scene, and the rich industrial and architectural history.
Cultural offerings include the annual National Buffalo Wing Festival, signature Buffalo wings and beef on weck, and the strong Polish and Italian immigrant heritage. The blend of industrial grit, natural wonders, and vibrant food culture makes Buffalo a distinctive Great Lakes port.
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| Port Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada | 19.87 miles (W) |
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 61.10 miles (NW) |
| Rochester, New York | 69.72 miles (NE) |
| Lake Ontario | 75.93 miles (NE) |
| Erie, Pennsylvania | 78.83 miles (SW) |
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Port of Buffalo, New York Ship Tracking Map
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