Wilkes-Barre is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County.
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Wilkes-Barre is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Luzerne County.
Get ready to flex your Wilkes-Barre muscles! This quiz features 15 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Get to know yourself better.
Who is the Mayor of Wilkes-Barre?
Kirk Watson
George C. Brown
Ken Miyagishima
Eric Garcetti
The current mayor of Wilkes-Barre is George C. Brown.
Wilkes-Barre History Fact
In 1806, Wilkes-Barre Borough was formed from a segment of Wilkes-Barre Township; it was later incorporated as a city in 1871.
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What was the population of Wilkes-Barre in 2020, given that it was 41,498 in 2010?
42,998
55,853
44,328
75,801
What was the founding date of Wilkes-Barre?
Jan 1, 1764
Jan 1, 1769
Jan 1, 1770
Jan 1, 1773
Which of the following maps best describes Wilkes-Barre's location?
Wilkes-Barre shares a border with Wilkes-Barre Township, Forty Fort & Laurel Run. Can you guess which has a larger population?
Wilkes-Barre
Forty Fort
Laurel Run
Wilkes-Barre Township
The place with a largest population is Wilkes-Barre. The population of the mentioned places is
Wilkes-Barre (44,328)
Forty Fort (4,239)
Wilkes-Barre Township (3,213)
Laurel Run (558)
Wilkes-Barre Infrastructure Fact
Interstate 81 passes north–south near Wilkes-Barre, and the city is also located near the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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In which country is Wilkes-Barre located?
Kyrgyzstan
Finland
Jordan
United States Of America
What is the elevation above sea level of Wilkes-Barre?
171 Metres
160 Metres
168 Metres
165 Metres
How many households are there in Wilkes-Barre? (information updated in 2020)
22,736
15,467
18,560
22,582
The number of households in Wilkes-Barre is 15,467 (updated in 2020) and this figure was determined by Survey Methodology. This statement is supported by 2016–2020 American Community Survey.
Wilkes-Barre Fact
The contiguous network of 5 cities and more than 40 boroughs all built in a straight line in Northeastern Pennsylvania's urban area act culturally and logistically as one continuous city, so while the city of Wilkes-Barre itself is a smaller town, the larger unofficial city of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre contains nearly half a million residents in roughly 200 square miles.
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What is the per-capita income in Wilkes-Barre? (information updated in 2020)
28,268 United States Dollar
17,875 United States Dollar
20,785 United States Dollar
35,958 United States Dollar
The per-capita income in Wilkes-Barre is 20,785 United States dollar and this figure was determined by Survey Methodology. This statement is supported by 2016–2020 American Community Survey.
Wilkes-Barre Transportation Fact
Interstate 81 passes north–south near Wilkes-Barre, and the city is also located near the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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What is the water area occupied by Wilkes-Barre? (updated in 2010)
0.93 Square Kilometre
0.91 Square Kilometre
0.85 Square Kilometre
0.83 Square Kilometre
The water area occupied by Wilkes-Barre is 0.85 square kilometre.
Wilkes-Barre Transportation Fact
The North Cross Valley Expressway, starting at the junction of Interstate 81 and Pennsylvania Route 115, carries Pennsylvania Route 309 through northern Wilkes-Barre, connecting the city to Dallas in the north.
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Can you tell me where Wilkes-Barre is located?
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA
Arecibo Metropolitan Area
Wyoming Valley
Iao Valley
Wilkes-Barre is or has been part of Wyoming Valley. The Wyoming Valley is a historic industrialized region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Wilkes-Barre Demographics Fact
The racial makeup of the city was 69.80% White, 14.90% African American, 0.40% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, and 4.60% from two or more races.
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What proportion of Wilkes-Barre's land is covered by water?
4.73%
4.50%
4.91%
4.32%
The percentage of Wilkes-Barre's area that is covered by water is 4.50%.
Wilkes-Barre Demographics Fact
As of the 2010 census, the city was 79.2% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, and 2.9% were two or more races.
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What is the timezone of Wilkes-Barre?
UTC+12:30
UTC+08:32
UTC−04:00
UTC−06:00
Hanover Township occupies an area of 19.21 square mile. What is the area occupied by Wilkes-Barre?
17.98 Square Kilometre
20.45 Square Kilometre
18.93 Square Kilometre
19.88 Square Kilometre
What administrative territorial entity is Wilkes-Barre located in?
Cambria County
Bradford County
Berks County
Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County. Luzerne County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Wilkes-Barre History Fact
With that victory, a new state (which was separate from both Connecticut and Pennsylvania) was proposed.
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