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Olean

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City in New York, United States
1765Established
13,937Population
6.2 sq miArea
1,463 ftElevation

Olean ( OH-lee-ann, Seneca: Johíhso') is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County and serves as its financial, business, transportation and entertainment center. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of Western New York. As of the 2020 census, Olean had a population of 13,937. The city is surrounded by the town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County.

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The forecast calls for Mostly Sunny, highs near 70°. In the local news, Olean Elks Offer Stuffed Shells for Takeout Sept. 23 (TAPinto), JCC Cattaraugus County Campus Will Host Family Movie Day (TAPinto), and Why Week One Was a Turning Point for the Buffalo Bills (TAPinto).

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