City of Scranton, Pennsylvania
City of Scranton: A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Mystic River in northeastern Massachusetts. Somerville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Somerville Public Library and the Somerville Museum.
About
City of Scranton is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,089 and a population density of 1,150 people per km². After 3 years in 2013 city had an estimated population of 76,089 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about City of Scranton
| Population : | 76,089 (2013) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Lackawanna County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 610 |
| Area : | 66.14 km2 |
| Official name : | Scranton |
| Altitude : | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Capital city : | City of Scranton is capital of Lackawanna County |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1856 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:53:34 (17th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,150 Pop. per km² as of 2013 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2013) |
Geography
City of Scranton is located at 41°24'16"N 75°39'54"W (41.4043700, -75.6649100).
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- Official Website
Official website of City of Scranton
People born in City of Scranton (200)
People born in City of Scranton, including businessman Teddy Mayer, writer Lauren Weisberger, developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, .
List
- Jane Jacobs (American–Canadian journalist, author on urbanism and activist (1916-2006)) she was born in 04/05/1916
- Lizabeth Scott (American actress and singer) she was born in 29/09/1922
- Adam Rippon (American figure skater) he was born in 11/11/1989
- Lewis B. Stillwell (American engineer) he was born in 12/03/1863
- Melanie Smith (American actress) she was born in 16/12/1962
- Sonny Burke (American musical arranger, composer, big band leader and producer (1914-1980)) he was born in 22/03/1914
- Mike Munchak (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/03/1960
- Gershon Legman (American journalist) he was born in 02/11/1917
- Frank Carlucci (American politician (1930-2018)) he was born in 18/10/1930
- Gerald Patrick O'Hara (Roman Catholic archbishop) he was born in 04/05/1895
- R. Duncan Luce (American mathematical psychologist (1925–2012)) he was born in 16/05/1925
- Greg Sherman (American ice hockey executive) he was born in 30/03/1970
- Charles David Keeling (American scientist (1928-2005)) he was born in 20/04/1928
- William Kotzwinkle (American novelist, short story writer, children's writer, screenwriter) he was born in 22/11/1938
- Cy Endfield (American screenwriter and director) he was born in 10/11/1914
- Nelson S. Bond (American writer) he was born in 23/11/1908
- Robert Reich (American political economist) he was born in 24/06/1946
- Bob Casey Jr. (United States Senator from Pennsylvania) he was born in 13/04/1960
Schools in City of Scranton
College & universities near City of Scranton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213376 | Lackawanna College | Scranton (PA) | 18509-3206 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near City of Scranton, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near City of Scranton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Steamtown Post Office | Scranton (PA) | 18503 |
Other cities in Lackawanna County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 76,532 | The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. |
| Dunmore | 12,836 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 8,048 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Archbald | 7,055 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blakely | 6,174 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moosic | 5,813 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Dickson City | 5,731 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Olyphant | 5,007 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Clarks Summit | 4,843 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
City of Scranton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
