Towanda, Pennsylvania
Towanda: Borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County
About
Towanda is a city located in the county of Bradford in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,919 and a population density of 2,495 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,803 inhabitants.
The city was created 240 years ago in 1783.
Quick Facts about Towanda
| Population : | 2,803 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Bradford County |
| Postal code : | 18848 |
| Area : | 1.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,398 feet / 731 meters |
| Capital city : | Towanda is capital of Bradford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1784 (240 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:33:14 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,396 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Towanda is located at 41°46'3"N 76°26'34"W (41.7675800, -76.4427200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Towanda
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Towanda decreased by 4.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,919 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,926 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,921 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,885 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,849 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,831 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,867 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,854 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,843 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,819 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,803 | -0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Towanda (25)
People born in Towanda, including film director Gregory La Cava, politician William W. Kingsbury, prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Andrew James Louis Brennan, .
List
- David M. Turner (American politician) he was born in 17/05/1917
- Dick Phelan (American baseball player) he was born in 10/12/1854
- Edward Overton, Jr. (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 04/02/1836
- Edward T. Fairchild (American politician) he was born in 17/06/1872
- Ethan Kilmer (American football player) he was born in 31/01/1983
- Guy H. Watkins (lawyer and Soldier) he was born in 19/03/1831
- H. T. Lowe-Porter (American translator) she was born in 15/06/1876
- James Perry Platt (United States federal judge) he was born in 31/03/1851
- James Tracy Hale (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1810
- Joseph Powell (American politician from Pennsylvania) he was born in 23/06/1828
- Nate Bump (American baseball player) he was born in 24/07/1976
- Roger A. Madigan (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1930
- Swat McCabe (American baseball player) he was born in 20/11/1881
- Ulysses Mercur (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1883 - 1887) he was born in 12/08/1818
- Edwin Hartley Pratt (American homeopath) he was born in 06/11/1849
- Orland P. Bassett (American floriculturist) he was born in 31/03/1831
- Charles M. Webb (Member of the Wisconsin State Senate) he was born in 30/12/1833
- Tim Wirgau (American politician) he was born in 02/09/1963
Schools in Towanda
College & universities near Towanda, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418588 | Northern Tier Career Center | Towanda (PA) | 18848-9731 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Towanda, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Towanda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda Post Office | Towanda (PA) | 18848 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Towanda , Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 1,446 people.
- Towanda , Illinois township in McLean County, Illinois with a population of 517 people.
Other cities in Bradford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bradford County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sayre | 5,338 | City in Oklahoma |
| Athens | 3,180 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Ridgebury | 1,906 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Canton | 1,855 | Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Franklin | 1,706 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Wysox | 1,636 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Litchfield | 1,301 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Sheshequin | 1,273 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Ulster | 1,263 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Hollenback | 1,233 | Township in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Troy | 1,229 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Wilmot | 1,135 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwell | 1,121 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| North Towanda | 1,088 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Asylum | 1,035 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| South Waverly | 1,006 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Towanda distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
