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Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Monroe Location Map Pennsylvania

Monroe County is in northeastern Pennsylvania, next to New Jersey. The Pocono Mountains define this county. It’s a popular getaway spot for city folks. Lakes, waterfalls, and forests bring in tourists.

Camelback Mountain is huge for skiing in winter. Come summer, it turns into a waterpark. The Delaware Water Gap is breathtaking. You can hike parts of the Appalachian Trail there.

East Stroudsburg University gives the area a college-town vibe. The county has some quirky attractions too. Ever been to a cranberry bog? You can here.

CategoryDetails
County NameMonroe County
County SeatStroudsburg
PopulationApproximately 174,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesStroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, Tannersville, Tobyhanna, Brodheadsville
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 80, Interstate 380, U.S. Highway 209
FIPS Code42-089
Total Area (Land and Water)617 square miles (608 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Wayne County (North), Pike County (Northeast), Sussex County, New Jersey (Northeast), Warren County, New Jersey (East), Northampton County (South), Carbon County (West), Luzerne County (Northwest), Lackawanna County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41°02’N, 75°20’W
EtymologyNamed after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States
Major LandmarksDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Camelback Mountain Resort, Pocono Raceway
WebsiteMonroe County Website

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