Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton is a city located in Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). It is the county seat of Lackawanna County{{GR|6}}. After Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie and Reading, Scranton is Pennsylvania's sixth most populous city.

Geography

Scranton is located at 41°24'38" North, 75°40'3" West (41.410629, -75.667411){{GR|1}}. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.9 km² (25.4 mi²). 65.3 km² (25.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.83% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The center city area sits at about 750' (229m) above sea level. Generally, the city is hilly, with inhabited portions of the city ranging from about 650' (220m) above sea level to about 1150' (350m) above sea level. The city is hemmed in by mountains to the east and west ranging in height from 1900' (580m) to 2100' (640m) above sea level.

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