Sardinia, New York

Sardinia, New York
Motto: 
"Progress Through Friendship"
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°33′23″N 78°31′52″W / 42.55639°N 78.53111°W / 42.55639; -78.53111
Country United States
State New York
CountyErie
Named afterSardinia, Italy
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorCraig Schmitt (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
50.41 sq mi (130.56 km2)
 • Land50.17 sq mi (129.95 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
Elevation
1,788 ft (545 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,716
 • Density54/sq mi (20.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code716
FIPS code36-029-65277
GNIS feature ID0979463
Websitewww2.erie.gov/Sardinia

Sardinia is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The town lies in the southeast corner of Erie County and is considered one of the county's "Southtowns". The town is southeast of Buffalo. The population was 2,716 at the 2020 census. The town is reportedly named after an old Christian hymn, Sardinia, and the homonymous Mediterranean island.