Wilkes-Barre
A community guide to Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 44,328 residents
- Region
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 41.2459, -75.8813
Geography and location
Wilkes-Barre sits at approximate coordinates 41.2459 latitude and -75.8813 longitude within Pennsylvania. The terrain and natural features around Wilkes-Barre reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Pennsylvania road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Wilkes-Barre offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Pennsylvania: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Wilkes-Barre's residents. Visitors passing through Wilkes-Barre encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Wilkes-Barre reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Pennsylvania. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Pennsylvania and los Estados Unidos. Businesses based in Wilkes-Barre draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.