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Chinatown

Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in , , . The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
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  • Type: Neighborhood with 1,780 residents
  • Description: neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Also known as: “Chinatown, Philadelphia” and “Philadelphia Chinatown”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

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The , previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in .

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is a historic civic building in , Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Movie theater
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The is a historic theater located in Chinatown in , . It offered musical comedies, vaudeville, opera, and burlesque.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Center City East and Old City.

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City Center East is the most dense section of , home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.

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's is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

Neighborhood
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is a historic neighborhood in , , , United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.

Chinatown

Latitude
39.95345° or 39° 57′ 12″ north
Longitude
-75.15462° or 75° 9′ 17″ west
Population
1,780
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
87F6XR3W+95
Open­Street­Map ID
node 158629905
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
4557172
Wiki­data ID
Q1099025
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Chinatown” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “中国城”
  • Chinese: “华埠”
  • Chinese: “費城華埠”
  • Chinese: “费城中国城”
  • Chinese: “费城华埠”
  • Dutch: “Philadelphia Chinatown”
  • Esperanto: “Ĉina Kvartalo”
  • French: “Chinatown”
  • Malay: “Pekan Cina”
  • Polish: “Chinatown w Filadelfii”
  • Polish: “Filadelfijskie Chinatown”
  • Slovenian: “Chinatown”
  • Spanish: “Chinatown”
  • Turkish: “Chinatown”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jefferson Plaza and Washington Square West.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Chinatown Friendship Gate and Philadelphia Parking Authority Residential Permits.

Philadelphia: Must-Visit Destinations

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