Bethany, New York

Bethany, New York
Location in Genesee County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°55′45″N 78°8′26″W / 42.92917°N 78.14056°W / 42.92917; -78.14056
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyGenesee
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorCarl Hyde Jr.
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
36.07 sq mi (93.42 km2)
 • Land36.03 sq mi (93.33 km2)
 • Water0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
1,180 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
1,765
 • Estimate 
(2016)
1,731
 • Density48.0/sq mi (18.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code585
FIPS code36-037-06266
GNIS feature ID0978729
WebsiteTown of Bethany

Bethany is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 1,765 at the 2010 census. The town lies on the southern border of Genesee County. US Route 20 and NYS Route 63 pass through the town.