Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Geography

Allegheny County is known for the three rivers that flow through the county and meet in Pittsburgh: the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. An additional river, the Youghiogheny, meets the Monongahela at McKeesport. The land is covered with large amounts of forests.

Related Topics:
Pittsburgh - Allegheny - Monongahela - Ohio - Youghiogheny - McKeesport

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,929 km2 (745 mi2). 1,891 km2 (730 mi2) of it is land and 38 km2 (15 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 1.95% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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