Dauphin County Map, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Map of Dauphin County - Dauphin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Dauphin County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Dauphin County located in the map, major cities in Dauphin county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Map of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

About Dauphin County Map, Pennsylvania: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It's county seat is Harrisburg. As per 2020 census, the population of Dauphin County is 287400 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 558 sq mi (1,445 km2). Dauphin County was established on 1785.

Facts about Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
RegionSouth Central Pennsylvania
County SeatHarrisburg
Named AfterLouis-Joseph, Dauphin of France
Established1785
Organized1785
Coordinates40.4135° N, 76.7795° W
Total Area~558 sq mi
Land Area~525 sq mi
Water Area~33 sq mi
Population (2020)286,401
Population RankMid-sized county in Pennsylvania
Major CityHarrisburg
Main IndustriesGovernment, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation
Major AirportHarrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForPennsylvania State Capitol, Hersheypark, Susquehanna River
Websitehttps://www.dauphincounty.gov

Top Attractions in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

  • Hersheypark – Major amusement park and rides.
  • Hershey’s Chocolate World – Chocolate-themed attraction.
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol – Historic government building.
  • State Museum of Pennsylvania – History and science exhibits.
  • National Civil War Museum – Comprehensive Civil War history.
  • Hershey Gardens – Botanical gardens and butterfly house.
  • Susquehanna Riverfront Park – River views and walking paths.
  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park – Historic riverside estate.
  • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts – IMAX and exhibits.
  • Italian Lake Park – Urban park and lake.
  • Broad Street Market – Historic indoor market.
  • Hershey Theatre – Performing arts venue.

Cities & Towns in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Hershey, Steelton, Middletown, Highspire, Palmyra, Hummelstown, Lower Swatara, Swatara, Lower Paxton, East Hanover, West Hanover, Derry