Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is a region in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encompassing the western half of the state. Pittsburgh is the region's principal city, with a metropolitan area population of about 2.4 million people, and serves as its economic and cultural center. Erie, Altoona, and Johnstown are its other metropolitan centers.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Region with 3,810,000 residents
- Description: region of the US state of Pennsylvania
- Also known as: “Western PA”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum and Depreciation Lands Museum.
Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum
Museum
The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, US. It is dedicated to the exhibition of model trains and historical railroad paraphernalia. Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is situated 3½ miles west of Western Pennsylvania.
Depreciation Lands Museum
Museum
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Depreciation Lands Museum is situated 4 miles southwest of Western Pennsylvania.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mars and West Deer Township.
Mars
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Mars is a town in Pennsylvania. Yes, you read that right. It is one of the most quirky places you can find in Pennsylvania. The main reason to visit us to enjoy the signage that makes use of the town's name, and to see the flying saucer, if it's there.
West Deer Township
Town
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West Deer Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,262 at the 2020 census.
Richland Township
Town
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Richland Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,942 at the 2020 census. The township was named for its fertile soil.
Western Pennsylvania
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Satellite Map
Discover Western Pennsylvania from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Venetian—“Western Pennsylvania” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “西宾夕法尼亚”
- German: “West-Pennsylvania”
- Italian: “Pennsylvania occidentale”
- Japanese: “西ペンシルベニア”
- Japanese: “西部ペンシルベニア”
- South Azerbaijani: “وزترن پنسیلوانیا”
- Venetian: “Pensylvània osidentałe”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bakerstown and Fawn Haven Number One.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Deer Creek United Presbyterian Cemetery and Bakerstown Presbyterian Cemetery.
Pennsylvania: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Scranton.
Curious Places to Discover
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