Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania (since 1812), a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,950. It is the county seat of Dauphin County and lies on the banks of the Susquehanna River, 105 miles (169 km) west by north of Philadelphia.

Geography

Harrisburg is located at 40°16'11" North, 76°52'32" West (40.269789, -76.875613){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.6 km² (11.4 mi²). 21.0 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.11% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Harrisburg's western boundary is formed by the Susquehanna River.

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