Batavia is a city located in the state of New York, United States. It serves as the county seat for Genesee County and is situated near the center of the county, surrounded by the Town of Batavia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 15,600 and is part of the Rochester–Batavia–Seneca Falls combined statistical area.
The city's name is derived from the Batavian Republic, which was a republican government of the Netherlands. The city is situated near several key transportation links, including the New York State Thruway to the north and the Genesee County Airport (GVQ), also located to the north. In 2006, Batavia was ranked third among the nation's micropolitans by Site Selection magazine based on its economic development.