Aurora, Erie County, New York

Aurora
Former Town Hall
Location in Erie County and New York.
Coordinates: 42°46′05″N 78°36′45″W / 42.76806°N 78.61250°W / 42.76806; -78.61250
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie County
Incorporated1818
Area
 • Total
36.4 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Land36.4 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
918 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,943
 • Density383/sq mi (148/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code716
Websitewww.townofaurorany.gov

Aurora is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 13,782 at the 2010 census. It is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County and is also erroneously called "East Aurora", the name of its principal village. The town is centrally located in the county, southeast of Buffalo.

The former Christ the King Seminary is located in the northern part of the town.