Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA is an economic region in , and has about 560,000 residents.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport and Frances Slocum State Park.

Aerodrome
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is a county-owned, public located in and in . The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Nature reserve
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is a 1,035-acre Pennsylvania state park in Kingston Township, , , in the United States. Frances Slocum Lake is a 165-acre man-made, horseshoe-shaped lake that is a popular fishing and boating destination.

Park
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The is an American Revolutionary War monument and grave site located in the in Luzerne County, . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wilkes-Barre and Kingston.

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is a city of 41,000 people in , approximately 20 miles southwest of . The city is named for John Wilkes and Isaac Barre, both of whom were members of the British Parliament who opposed royal rule of the colonies.

Town
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is a borough in , United States. It is located on the western bank of the opposite Wilkes-Barre. is situated 4 miles south of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Town
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is a borough in the Greater Pittston area of , , United States. It is located 5 miles north of , along the . The population was 3,097 as of the 2020 census. is situated 3 miles east of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Latitude
41.3232° or 41° 19′ 24″ north
Longitude
-75.8958° or 75° 53′ 45″ west
Population
560,000
Elevation
1,404 feet (428 metres)
Open location code
87H684F3+7M
Geo­Names ID
12213958
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Trucksville Gardens and Dickville.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Frances Slocum Dam and Frances Slocum Lake.

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