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)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
2,934
  Estimate 
(2016)
2,813
  Density62.20/sq mi (24.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12957
Area code518
FIPS code36-033-47933
GNIS feature ID0979228
Websitetownofmoirany.org

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).