The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.
The Postal Code for Alabama: PA
Typical abbreviations for Pennsylvania: Pa., Penn., Penna.
Time Zone:
The state of Pennsylvania is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Pennsylvania refer to themselves: Pennsylvanian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,440,621 people.
This represents 4.16% of the national total, making it the 6th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 12,440,621 | +0.28% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 12,405,348 | +0.23% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 12,377,381 | +0.21% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 12,351,381 | +0.24% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 12,321,644 | +0.21% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 12,295,929 | +0.12% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 12,281,054 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Pennsylvania is 46,055 square miles (119,281.90 km²).
This represents 1.21% of the national total.
Pennsylvania ranks as the 33rd largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Pennsylvania is 277.59 people per square mile (107.18 people/km²).
Pennsylvania ranks 10th in population density.
Nicknames for Pennsylvania: "The Keystone State"; "The Quaker State"
State Motto: "Virtue, Liberty and Independence"
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse (bonasa umbellus)
State Tree: Eastern Hemlock (tsuga canadensis)
State Flower: Mountain Laurel (kalmia latifloia)
State Song: "Pennsylvania"
Statehood:
Pennsylvania became the 2nd state on Dec 12, 1787.
Useful State Links
The state website for Pennsylvania can be found at:
The portal for Pennsylvania tourism:
For information about Pennsylvania fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Philadelphia | 1,463,281 | 5 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 316,718 | 53 |
| 3 | Allentown | 106,992 | |
| 4 | Erie | 102,612 | |
| 5 | Reading | 80,855 | |
| 6 | Scranton | 73,120 | |
| 7 | Bethlehem | 71,329 | |
| 8 | Lancaster | 54,757 | |
| 10 | Altoona | 47,176 | |
| 11 | Harrisburg | 47,472 | |
| 12 | Penn Hill | 46,809 | |
| 13 | Wilkes-Barre | 41,337 | |
| 14 | York | 40,418 | |
| 15 | State College | 38,720 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 2 (Middle Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 42 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region III / Region 3 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-PA |
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