Northwestern Pennsylvania
This article is about the region in Pennsylvania. For the area of the United States of America, see Pacific Northwest.
Northwestern Pennsylvania Erie-Meadville, PA MSA Metropolitan Statistical Area | ||||||
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Coordinates: 42°07′23″N 80°04′54″W / 42.123°N 80.0816°WCoordinates: 42°07′23″N 80°04′54″W / 42.123°N 80.0816°W | ||||||
Country | United States | |||||
Commonwealth | Pennsylvania | |||||
Largest city | Erie | |||||
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Population (2010 Estimate) | ||||||
• Total | 908,367 | |||||
Time zone | ET (UTC-5) | |||||
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
The Northwest Region is an area of Pennsylvania containing the Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties.[1] The city of Erie is the business center and cultural hub of the region. The population of the region is 908,367. Population growth is stable with increases in Clarion, Crawford, Erie, and Forest counties, but decreases in Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties. The region also includes the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area.
It is also noted for the Allegheny National Forest.
References
- ↑ "Northwest Pennsylvania". Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
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