Bloomsburg–Berwick metropolitan area

The Bloomsburg-Berwick metropolitan area is a statistical region in central Pennsylvania that encompasses two counties anchored by these two cities. It blends urban centers with rural farmland and follows the course of the Susquehanna River through the region.

The region took shape during the 19th century industrial boom, when both Bloomsburg and Berwick established manufacturing centers that drove their growth. This industrial period laid the foundation for the settlements and structures that still define the area today.

The Bloomsburg Fair serves as Pennsylvania's largest agricultural exhibition, drawing thousands of visitors each year to experience regional traditions and locally grown products. The event reflects how deeply the area's identity remains rooted in farming and rural life.

The region offers direct access to Interstate 80, making it convenient to reach major cities in the northeast while maintaining small-town character and shorter distances between centers. Visitors can easily navigate between the two anchor cities and explore both urban and rural areas.

The region includes Centralia, where underground coal fires have burned continuously since 1962 and transformed the landscape. This geological phenomenon makes it one of the few places in the world where such fires persist beneath a former town.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 41.00000,-76.33333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09