Babylon, New York

Babylon, New York
Town of Babylon
Town of Babylon - Old Town Hall (1917)
Town of Babylon - Old Town Hall (1917)
Flag of Babylon, New York
Seal of Babylon, New York
Location in Suffolk County
Location in Suffolk County
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Map
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Coordinates: 40°41′40″N 73°19′46″W / 40.69444°N 73.32944°W / 40.69444; -73.32944
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySuffolk
Formed1872 (1872)
Government
 • SupervisorRich Schaffer (D)
 • Deputy SupervisorAntonio A. Martinez
Area
 • Total114.20 sq mi (295.78 km2)
 • Land52.31 sq mi (135.48 km2)
 • Water61.89 sq mi (160.30 km2)  54.19%
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total218,223
 • Density4,170/sq mi (1,611/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-103-04000
Websitetownofbabylon.com

The Town of Babylon is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its population was 218,223 as of the 2020 census. Parts of Jones Beach Island, Captree Island and Fire Island are in the southernmost part of the town. It borders Nassau County to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.[2] At its westernmost point, it is about 20 miles (32 km) from New York City at the Queens border, and about 30 miles (48 km) from Manhattan. The village of Babylon is also within the town.[3]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Babylon town, Suffolk County, New York". www.census.gov. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "Village of Babylon | Babylon, NY - Official Website". www.townofbabylon.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.