Map of West Hazleton borough

West Hazleton is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 31 miles (50 km) south of Wilkes Barre and had a population of 5,167 as of the 2020 census.

West Hazleton borough overview:
Name:	West Hazleton borough
LSAD Code:	21
LSAD Description:	borough (suffix)
State:	Pennsylvania
County:	Luzerne County
Incorporated:	1887
Total Area:	1.58 sq mi (4.09 km²)
Land Area:	1.58 sq mi (4.09 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	5,167
Population Density:	2,758.07/sq mi (1,064.97/km²)
Area code:	570
FIPS code:	4283136
Website:	www.westhazletonboro.org

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History

West Hazleton was founded by Conrad Horn, and it was officially established as a borough on March 12, 1887. West Hazleton gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining community; it attracted thousands of European immigrants. The first burgess was J.W. McMurtrie; he served from 1888 to 1890. West Hazleton was once home to Hazle Park, a popular attraction in the area. The legendary Babe Ruth played at the nearby Cranberry Ballpark.

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Geography

West Hazleton is located at 40°57′42″N 75°59′56″W / 40.96167°N 75.99889°W / 40.96167; -75.99889 (40.961651, -75.998915). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km), all land. West Hazleton is a small strip of land west of Hazleton City; it is mostly concentrated around PA Route 93. Interstate 81 runs through the northern section of the borough. West Hazleton is mostly residential; it also consists of two shopping centers, an industrial park, a movie theater, and a youth sports complex.