Berks County Map, Pennsylvania

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Berks County, Pennsylvania

Berks County sits in southeastern Pennsylvania, about an hour northwest of Philadelphia. It has towns, rolling farmland, and forested hills. Reading is the biggest city, known for its pretzel-making and outlet shopping.
The county is packed with history too. William Penn founded it way back in 1682. You can’t miss the Pennsylvania Dutch influence. Expect to see Amish buggies on rural roads.
Locals love tubing down the Schuylkill River on hot summer days. Fall is pretty special here, with the leaves changing color across the countryside. Craft beer is big these days, with a bunch of cool microbreweries popping up. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the pagoda overlooking Reading. It’s random, but cool.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Berks County |
County Seat | Reading |
Population | Approximately 436,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Reading, Boyertown, Kutztown, Wyomissing, Hamburg, Shillington, Exeter Township |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 78, U.S. Highway 222, U.S. Highway 422, State Highway 61 |
FIPS Code | 42-011 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 866 square miles (857 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Schuylkill County (North), Lehigh County (Northeast), Montgomery County (East), Chester County (Southeast), Lancaster County (Southwest), Lebanon County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
State | Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 40°24’N, 75°55’W |
Etymology | Named after Berkshire, England |
Major Landmarks | Pagoda of Reading, Daniel Boone Homestead, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Reading Public Museum |
Website | Berks County Website |
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