Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Borough
Old Forge Town Hall
Old Forge Town Hall
Nickname(s): 
Ol' Forge, Pizza Capital of the World
Location of Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Location of Old Forge in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Old Forge is located in Pennsylvania
Old Forge
Old Forge
Location in Pennsylvania
Old Forge is located in the United States
Old Forge
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
 • MayorBob Legg
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 8,524 at the 2020 census.[3] It is located 5 miles (8 km) southwest of downtown Scranton and 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Wilkes-Barre.

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  3. ^ Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)