Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Borough
Old Forge Town Hall
Nickname(s): 
Ol' Forge, Pizza Capital of the World
Location of Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Old Forge
Location in Pennsylvania
Old Forge
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°22′11″N 75°44′18″W / 41.36972°N 75.73833°W / 41.36972; -75.73833
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna
Established1899
Government
 • TypeMayor/Council
Area
[1]
 • Total3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2)
 • Land3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total8,497
 • Density2,479.43/sq mi (957.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18518
Area code570
FIPS code42-56576
GNIS feature ID1215326
Websitewww.oldforgeborough.com

Old Forge is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,497 at the 2020 census.[2] It is located about 3.5 miles from Scranton and 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre.

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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