Information about Wilkes-Barre
The city of Wilkes-Barre is located in the state of Pennsylvania. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Wilkes-Barre by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018 |
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Wilkes-Barre’s Administration
| Address of Wilkes-Barre mayor | Wilkes-BarreCity hall Wilkes-Barre WILKES-BARRE CITY HALL WILKES-BARRE PA 18711 United States http://wilkes-barre.pa.us | |||
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| city hall phone number | +1 570-208-4152 | |||
| city hall fax number | Not available | |||
| city hall email | Loading... | |||
| Wilkes-Barre PA official website | wilkes-barre.pa.us | |||
| Wilkes-Barre town mayor | Thomas M. Leighton | |
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Wilkes-Barre town demography
| Name of Wilkes-Barre town’s inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 43 123 population | 11 / 872 | ||
| Wilkes-Barre town population density | 5 956,7 pop/sq mi (2 299,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Wilkes-Barre, PA
How to get a passport in Wilkes-Barre PA ? There are 1 passport offices in Wilkes-Barre, try one of these
| Name | Street | Phone |
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| WILKES - BARRE MAIN POST OFFICE | 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 5708313401 |
The 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 town with 2, followed by The Honesdale National Bank with 1 and then FNCB Bank with 1.
Find below all banks in Wilkes-Barre :
| Bank's name | Number of banks | Service Type |
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| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 2 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| The Honesdale National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| FNCB Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Wilkes-Barre town administrative number
| Wilkes-Barre town code | 4285152 |
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| Wilkes-Barre town postcode | 18711 |
Wilkes-Barre town administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
Information about Wilkes-Barre
| Cities twinned with Wilkes-Barre | Currently, the town Wilkes-Barre isn’t twinned |
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| Natural park | Wilkes-Barre isn't a part of any natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Wilkes-Barre town
| Japanese: ウィルクスバリ | Korean: 윌크스바 | Russian: Уилкс-Барре |
| Chinese: 威尔克斯-巴里 |
Transport modes in Wilkes-Barre
| Airport | Hazleton Regional Airport 30.6 km |
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Wilkes-Barre town territory
| Wilkes-Barre town area | 7,24 sq mi (18,75 km²) |
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| Wilkes-Barre town 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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Wilkes-Barre town demography
| Name of Wilkes-Barre town’s inhabitants (demonym) | ||||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 43 123 population | 11 / 872 | ||
| Wilkes-Barre town population density | 5 956,7 pop/sq mi (2 299,9 pop/km²) | |||
Wilkes-Barre town’s neighbouring towns
| Wilkes-Barre neighbouring towns | ||
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| Kingston | Kingston | Forty Fort |
| Kingston |  | Laurel Run |
| Ashley | Laurel Run | Laurel Run |
| Wilkes-Barre neighbouring towns | ||
| Kingston 2.2 km | Edwardsville 3.1 km | Laurel Run 4 km |
| Pringle 4 km | Forty Fort 4.1 km | Ashley 4.3 km |
| Luzerne 4.8 km | Larksville 5 km | Courtdale 5.3 km |
| Swoyersville 5.7 km | Plymouth 6.3 km | Wyoming 7.1 km |
| Sugar Notch 7.5 km | Laflin 8.3 km | West Wyoming 8.5 km |
| Warrior Run 9 km | Yatesville 10.1 km | Exeter 10.3 km |
| West Pittston 11.2 km | Nanticoke 11.6 km | Pittston 11.8 km |
Distance between Wilkes-Barre and country’s main cities
| New York City : 175 km | Los Angeles : 3796 km | Chicago : 985 km |
| Houston : 2172 km | Philadelphia : 151 km closest | Phoenix : 3288 km |
| San Antonio : 2428 km | San Diego : 3747 km | Dallas : 2074 km |
| San Jose : 3938 km | Jacksonville : 1321 km | Indianapolis : 884 km |
| San Francisco : 4021 km | Austin : 2311 km | Columbus : 617 km |
Wilkes-Barre town’s weather
| Wilkes-Barre town’s weather forecast Wilkes-Barre town’s weather forecast |
Hotel offers in Wilkes-Barre
| Look for a hotel | |
 | Comfort Inn & Suites Wilkes-Barre Address : 1067 Wilkes Barre Township : 84 $US / 0 $US - 125 Comfort Inn & Suites hotel is located on Interstate 81, convenient to a number of area businesses, attractions and points of interest like the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino and racetrack, Mohegan Sun Arena, F.M. |
 | Extended Stay America - Wilkes-Barre - Hwy. 315 Address : 1067 Highway 315 : 80 $US / 0 $US - 72 This Extended Stay America - Wilkes-Barre - Hwy. 315 is located in Plains Township and especially designed for longer stays, with all rooms featuring a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. |
 | Host Inn All Suites Address : 860 Kidder Street : 74 $US / 119 $US - 66 Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs is 2.6 miles from this all-suite hotel in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and suites with full kitchen facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available at the Host Inn All Suites. |
 | Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Address : 1280 Highway 315 : 99 $US / 0 $US - 238 Boasting an on-site casino and 15 dining destinations, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning are included in each modern room. |
 | Hilton Garden Inn Wilkes-Barre Address : 242 Highland Park Boulevard 123 Set in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains and just off Interstate 81, this Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania hotel features an on-site restaurant, free high-speed internet access and modern in-room amenities. |
Leisure and activities in the Wilkes-Barre town’s surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Hollenback Golf Club | Wilkes-Barre Golf Club |
| Four Seasons Golf Club to Exeter 10 km | Applewood Golf Course to Exeter 11.3 km |
| Newberry Country Club to Dallas 13.4 km | Lehman Golf Club to Dallas 13.8 km |
| Huntsville Golf Club to Dallas 14.3 km | Stone Meadows Golf Course to White Haven 19.9 km |
| Glenmaura National Golf Course to Moosic 20.6 km | Pine Hills Country Club to Taylor 21.3 km |
Other information on town Wilkes-Barre
| Nuclear power plant | Susquehanna Steam Electric Station 29 km |
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