Is Broome County upstate New York?

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Is Broome County upstate New York?

Broome County is located in south-central New York, directly north of the border with Pennsylvania in a section of the State called the Southern Tier. The Chenango River joins the Susquehanna River, which flows through the county.

What counties surround Broome County NY?

Adjacent counties

  • Chenango County – northeast.
  • Delaware County – east.
  • Wayne County, Pennsylvania – southeast.
  • Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania – south.
  • Tioga County – west.
  • Cortland County – northwest.

Is Broome County Rural?

Broome County is unique in the rural region commonly known as South Central New York. It is the largest county by population (199,928), approxi- mately four times as large as each of the surrounding rural counties (Tioga 51,067; Chenango 50,490; Dela- ware 47,851; Cortland 49,453)1.

How many square miles is Broome County NY?

716 mi²
Broome County/Area

Broome county was created in 1806 and named for the American Revolutionary leader John Broome. The main economic activities are manufacturing (electronic and electrical equipment), services, and retail trade. Area 707 square miles (1,831 square km).

What mountain range is in Broome County NY?

The Catskill Mountains are located in southeast New York State, between Albany and New York City. The region is a mixture of public and private land that lies within the 700,000 acres of the Catskill Park and occupies parts of four counties: Sullivan, Delaware, Greene, and Ulster.

What was the population of Broome County in 1970?

221,815
Broome County hit its population peak in 1970 at 221,815.

What is considered Upstate New York?

Although the precise boundary is debated, Upstate New York excludes New York City and Long Island, and most definitions of the region exclude all or part of Westchester and Rockland counties. Major cities across Upstate New York from east to west include Albany, Utica, Binghamton, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.