Where is Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA?

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Where is Altoona Located? - Altoona is a city located in the Blair County of Pennsylvania, United States. Altoona lies between 41.4156025 Degrees North latitudes and 81.9234726 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Altoona Located?

Altoona is a city located in the Blair County of Pennsylvania, United States. Altoona lies between 41.4156025 Degrees North latitudes and 78.3947° West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Altoona city is 43,963 people and the city has a total area of 9.79 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Altoona City Facts, Pennsylvania

City NameAltoona
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
CountryUnited States
U.S. RegionNortheast (Mid-Atlantic)
Coordinates40.5187° N, 78.3947° W
Latitude40.5187
Longitude-78.3947
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Founded1849
Incorporated1868
Named AfterPossible Native American word meaning “High”
Population (2020 Census)43,963
Population Density (Sq mi)~4,400
Area (Sq mi)Total: 9.8 | Land: 9.8 | Water: 0.0
DemonymAltoonan
CurrencyU.S. Dollar ($) - USD
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 Standard, UTC−04:00 DST)
ZIP Codes16601–16603
Area Codes814, 582
Government TypeThird-class city (Mayor–Council)
Mayor (2025)Matt Pacifico *(or current local listing)*
Major IndustriesRailroad Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Education
Major HighwaysInterstate 99, U.S. Route 22, U.S. Route 220
Nearest AirportAltoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
Nearest Major International AirportPittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Airport DistancePIT ~117 miles (188 km)
Climate TypeHumid Continental
Average Annual Temperature51°F (11°C)
Average Annual Rainfall42 inches (1067 mm)
Known ForRailroad History, Horseshoe Curve, Railroader’s Memorial Museum, Breweries
Places to VisitHorseshoe Curve, Railroaders Memorial Museum, Lakemont Park, Canoe Creek State Park, Baker Mansion Museum
Education InstitutionsPenn State Altoona, Altoona Area School District
Nearest Major CitiesState College (45 mi), Pittsburgh (117 mi), Harrisburg (108 mi)
Official Websitehttps://www.altoonapa.gov

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