Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre is the county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Formally incorporated in 1871, the city has a population of of 43,123, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. The city's economy thrives on health care and manufacturing. A 2003 Census estimate places the population at 41,630.

Roads and Transportation

Interstate 81 passes vertically through Wilkes-Barre, and the city is also located near the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Related Topics:
Interstate 81 - Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Public transporation is provided by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority.

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Five international airlines fly from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in nearby Avoca. Smaller, private planes use the Wilkes-Barre/Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort.

Related Topics:
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport - Avoca - Forty Fort

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