Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem is a city located in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in eastern Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,329. Bethlehem lies in the center of the Lehigh Valley region, a 731-square-mile area that is home to more than 650,000 people. The Lehigh Valley region embraces a trio of cities (Bethlehem, Allentown and Easton) within two counties (Lehigh and Northampton), making it Pennsylvania's third-largest metropolitan area.

Geography

Bethlehem is located at 40°37'34" North, 75°22'32" West (40.626198, -75.375673){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 50.3 km² (19.4 mi²). 49.9 km² (19.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.88% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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