Western Pennsylvania

Western Pennsylvania is a region in the encompassing the western half of the state. is the region's principal city, with a population of about 2.4 million people, and serves as its economic and cultural center. , , and are its other metropolitan centers.
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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.

Museum
The is a railroad museum in , US. It is dedicated to the exhibition of model trains and historical railroad paraphernalia. is situated 3½ miles west of Western Pennsylvania.

Museum
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is situated 4 miles southwest of Western Pennsylvania.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mars and West Deer Township.

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is a town in . 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.

Town
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is a township in , , United States. The population was 12,262 at the 2020 census.

Town
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is a township in , United States. The population was 11,942 at the 2020 census. The township was named for its fertile soil.

Western Pennsylvania

Latitude
40.6458° or 40° 38′ 45″ north
Longitude
-79.9138° or 79° 54′ 50″ west
Population
3,810,000
Elevation
1,119 feet (341 metres)
Open location code
87G2J3WP+7F
Geo­Names ID
12217723
Wiki­data ID
Q7988152
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Satellite Map

Discover Western Pennsylvania from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“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”
  • Urdu: “مغربی پنسلوانیا”
  • Venetian: “Pensylvània osidentałe”
  • Vietnamese: “Tây Pennsylvania”

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.

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