Persia, New York

Persia, New York
Persia's town hall
Persia
Persia
Coordinates: 42°26′5″N 78°56′33″W / 42.43472°N 78.94250°W / 42.43472; -78.94250
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCattaraugus
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJohn T. Walgus (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
20.99 sq mi (54.36 km2)
 • Land20.89 sq mi (54.11 km2)
 • Water0.097 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
1,339 ft (408 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,207
 • Estimate 
(2021)
2,181
 • Density110.9/sq mi (42.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code36-009-57331
GNIS feature ID0979356
Websitewww.townofpersiany.gov

Persia is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,203 at the 2020 census. It is in the northwest part of the county. The village of Gowanda is partially in the town.