Moira, New York

Moira, New York
Moira
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 44°49′49″N 74°32′47″W / 44.83028°N 74.54639°W / 44.83028; -74.54639
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyFranklin
Named afterEarl of Moira
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorDarrin Jock (D)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
45.23 sq mi (117.14 km2)
 • Land45.23 sq mi (117.14 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
2,934
 • Estimate 
(2016)
2,813
 • Density62.2/sq mi (24.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code518
FIPS code36-033-47933
GNIS feature ID0979228
Websitetownofmoirany.gov

Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,934 at the 2010 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of Malone. The town was named for the Earl of Moira. The correct pronunciation of Moira is moʊ-aɪ-rʌ (or moh-I-ruh).