County Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 906 square miles (2,350km2), of which 890 square miles (2,300km2) is land and 16 square miles (41km2), or 1.8%, is water.[49] The highest point in the county is Cherry Ridge in Fairmount Township. The ridge is 2,460 feet (750 m) above sea level.[50] The lowest point, of about 512 feet (156 m), can be found near Shickshinny. Luzerne County is comprised of forests and parks, mountains, rolling plains, valley farmland and lastly streams and river.
Jurisdictions
Because of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's unique form of local government, there are seventy-six municipal jurisdictions in Luzerne County in which you can live and work. Four are cities: Hazleton, Nantico*ke, Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. Thirty-six are boroughs, and thirty-six are townships. Eleven of the townships and boroughs contain fewer than 999 residents. Jeddo Borough is the smallest municipality with just 144 residents, followed by New Columbus Borough with 215 residents.
