Where is New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA?

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Where is New Castle Located? - New Castle is a city located in the Lawrence County of Pennsylvania, United States. New Castle lies between 46.9233129 Degrees North latitudes and 98.0031547 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Castle, Pennsylvania

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Where is New Castle Located?

New Castle is a city located in the Lawrence County of Pennsylvania, United States. New Castle lies between 46.9233129 Degrees North latitudes and 98.0031547 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Castle city is 21926 people and the city has a total area of 8.31 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Castle, Pennsylvania Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Castle
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
State CapitalHarrisburg
US RegionNortheast (Mid-Atlantic)
Latitude41.0037° N
Longitude80.3470° W
Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Land Area8.52 sq mi
Water Area0.16 sq mi
Total Area8.68 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)21,926
Population DensityApproximately 2,574 per sq mi
ZIP Codes16101, 16102
Area Code724
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code42-53216
Congressional DistrictPennsylvania's 16th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Castle

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNew Castle Municipal Airport
IATA CodeUCP
Nearest Major AirportPittsburgh International Airport
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 422, U.S. Route 19, Pennsylvania Route 65
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available
Public TransitNew Castle Area Transit Authority (NCATA)
Regional ConnectionsAccess to Pittsburgh and Youngstown metropolitan areas
  • U.S. Route 422 provides east–west transportation connections through western Pennsylvania.
  • U.S. Route 19 connects New Castle with communities toward Pittsburgh and northern Pennsylvania.
  • Pennsylvania Route 65 provides regional access along the Beaver River corridor.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport provides major commercial air service nearby.

Top Places to Visit in New Castle, Pennsylvania

Landmark NameType
Scottish Rite CathedralHistoric Landmark
Lawrence County Historical SocietyHistory Museum
Cascade ParkHistoric Recreation Park
Living Treasures Wild Animal ParkZoo Attraction
McConnells Mill State ParkState Park
New Castle Public LibraryCultural Facility
Shenango RiverRiver Recreation Area
Moraine State ParkState Park
Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum AreaCultural Attraction
Historic Downtown New CastleHistoric District

Driving Distances from New Castle, Pennsylvania to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
YoungstownOhio1525 minutes
SharonPennsylvania2030 minutes
ButlerPennsylvania3545 minutes
PittsburghPennsylvania551 hour
EriePennsylvania1001 hour 45 minutes
ClevelandOhio801 hour 30 minutes
AkronOhio701 hour 20 minutes
ColumbusOhio1502 hours 30 minutes
HarrisburgPennsylvania2704 hours
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania3605 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New Castle, Pennsylvania

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
New Castle School of TradesPrivateTechnical SchoolSkilled trades, construction, electrical, and mechanical programs
Westminster CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, education, and music programs
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaPublicUniversityEducation, health sciences, business, and recreation programs
Butler County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Youngstown State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, business, education, and arts programs

Waterbodies Near New Castle, Pennsylvania

Shenango River, Neshannock Creek, Slippery Rock Creek, Mahoning River tributaries, and nearby waterways of western Pennsylvania.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Castle

Taggart Stadium, New Castle High School athletic facilities, Cascade Park recreation areas, and nearby Lawrence County sports complexes.

New Castle, Pennsylvania — Key Historical Facts

  • New Castle was founded in the late eighteenth century and was incorporated as a borough in 1825.
  • The city became the county seat of Lawrence County in 1849.
  • New Castle developed as an industrial center with industries including steel, glass, pottery, and manufacturing.
  • The city became known for its production of tin plate and played an important role in Pennsylvania's industrial growth.
  • New Castle's location near major rivers and transportation routes supported commerce and industrial development.
  • Today, New Castle is recognized for its historic downtown, cultural landmarks, parks, manufacturing heritage, and location near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border.

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