Information on Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County
The City of Wilkes-Barre is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Wilkes-Barre City HALL, Luzerne County
| Wilkes-Barre City Hall's address | Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Municipal Building WILKES-BARRE CITY HALL WILKES-BARRE PA 18711 United States | |
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| Phone number of Wilkes-Barre City Hall | +1 570-208-4152 | |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA email | Loading... | |
| Wilkes-Barre official website | wilkes-barre.pa.us | |
| Mayor of Wilkes-Barre | Thomas M. Leighton | |
| Luzerne County, Pennsylvania: Vital Records | Wilkes-Barre vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Pennsylvania birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Wilkes-Barre
What county is Wilkes-Barre PA in?Wilkes-Barre, PA is located in Luzerne County |
Where is Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania ?Wilkes-Barre lies in Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. It is located along the Susquehanna River. Situated near the Pocono Mountains, it is approximately 20 miles southwest of Scranton. Wilkes-Barre is part of the Wyoming Valley region and within close proximity to the New York state border. |
Wilkes-Barre administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne - other counties in Pennsylvania |
Demography of Wilkes-Barre
| Name of Wilkes-Barre inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 43 123 inhabitants | 11 / 791 | ||
| Population density in Wilkes-Barre | 5 956,7 pop/sq mi (2 299,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Wilkes-Barre, PA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| WILKES - BARRE MAIN POST OFFICE | 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 5708313401 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Wilkes-Barre
There are 4 bank branches in Wilkes-Barre.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company is the most popular bank in Wilkes-Barre with 2 branch offices, followed by FNCB Bank with 1 branch offices and then The Honesdale National Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Wilkes-Barre:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 2 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| FNCB Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Honesdale National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Wilkes-Barre administrative numbers
| Wilkes-Barre City code | 4285152 |
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| Wilkes-Barre City postcode | 18711 |
Toponymy and translation of Wilkes-Barre
| Japanese: ウィルクスバリ | Korean: 윌크스바 | Russian: Уилкс-Барре |
| Chinese: 威尔克斯-巴里 |
Transportation modes in Wilkes-Barre
| Airport | Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport 3.7 miles Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 10.2 miles Hazleton Regional Airport 19 miles |
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Wilkes-Barre territory
| Wilkes-Barre area | 7,24 sq mi (18,75 km²) |
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| Wilkes-Barre altitude | 541 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.2466 Longitude: -75.8757 Latitude: 41° 14' 48'' North Longitude: 75° 52' 33'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Wilkes-Barre | Currently, the town Wilkes-Barre isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Wilkes-Barre isn't part of a natural park |
What is Wilkes-Barre close to?
| Nearby cities include: Kingston, Edwardsville, Laurel Run and Pringle | ||
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| Kingston | Kingston | Forty Fort |
| Kingston |  | Laurel Run |
| Ashley | Laurel Run | Laurel Run |
| Kingston 1.4 miles | Edwardsville 2 miles | Laurel Run 2.5 miles |
| Pringle 2.5 miles | Forty Fort 2.6 miles | Ashley 2.6 miles |
| Luzerne 3 miles | Larksville 3.1 miles | Courtdale 3.3 miles |
| Swoyersville 3.5 miles | Plymouth 3.9 miles | Wyoming 4.4 miles |
| Sugar Notch 4.7 miles | Laflin 5.2 miles | West Wyoming 5.3 miles |
| Warrior Run 5.6 miles | Yatesville 6.3 miles | Exeter 6.4 miles |
| West Pittston 7 miles | Nanticoke 7.2 miles | Pittston 7.3 miles |
Distance between Wilkes-Barre and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2359 miles | Houston : 1350 miles | Philadelphia : 94 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2044 miles | San Antonio : 1509 miles | San Diego : 2329 miles |
| Dallas : 1289 miles | San Jose : 2447 miles | Jacksonville : 821 miles |
| Indianapolis : 549 miles | San Francisco : 2499 miles | Austin : 1436 miles |
| Columbus : 383 miles | Fort Worth : 1318 miles | Charlotte : 497 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Leisure and activities in Wilkes-Barre surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Hollenback Golf Club | Wilkes-Barre Golf Club |
| Four Seasons Golf Club to Exeter 6.2 miles | Applewood Golf Course to Exeter 7 miles |
| Newberry Country Club to Dallas 8.3 miles | Lehman Golf Club to Dallas 8.6 miles |
| Huntsville Golf Club to Dallas 8.9 miles | Stone Meadows Golf Course to White Haven 12.4 miles |
| Glenmaura National Golf Course to Moosic 12.8 miles | Pine Hills Country Club to Taylor 13.3 miles |
Other information on the City of Wilkes-Barre
| Nuclear power plant | Susquehanna Steam Electric Station 29 mile |
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