Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem: The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Bethlehem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bethlehem Steel Stacks and the Sands Bethlehem Casino.

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Bethlehem is a city located in the county of Northampton in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is a city along the Lehigh River, split between both Northampton and Lehigh counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It's about 90 miles north of Philadelphia and 200 miles west of New York City. As of the 2020 census, Bethlehem had a total population of 75,781—making it the eighth largest city in Pennsylvania.

Bethlehem was founded in 1741 by Moravians who traveled from Europe to escape religious persecution. The original settlers arrived at what would become known as Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, which is why it's also known as "Christmas City USA."

Bethlehem has been an important industrial center since its founding. It was home to many factories that produced textiles, clothing, leather goods and iron products. Today, however, it's most famous for its Christmas-themed attractions like the National Museum of Industrial History and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.

Bethlehem is split between both Northampton and Lehigh counties, but its heart is in Northampton County—that's where you'll find most of the shops, restaurants and other businesses that make this city great.

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Location of Bethlehem on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Bethlehem

Population : 74,892
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Northampton County
Postal code : 18015–18018
Phone Area Codes : 610
Area : 50.38 km2
Named for : Bethlehem
Altitude : 358 feet / 109 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1741 (283 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 13:41:27 (8th December 2024)
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Bethlehem PA Photo Collage
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Geography

Bethlehem is located at 40°37'33"N 75°22'14"W (40.6259300, -75.3704600).

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People born in Bethlehem (126)

People born in Bethlehem, including Computer scientist, software engineer James Rumbaugh, racing driver Michael Andretti, Imagist poet H.D., .

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Schools in Bethlehem

College & universities near Bethlehem, PA

Code Name City ZIP
214157 Moravian College Bethlehem (PA) 18018-6650

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bethlehem, PA

Code Name Address Type
WHV White Haven, PA I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 BUS
PAO Paoli 13 Lancaster Ave. RAIL
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL
ARD Ardmore Station Road and Lancaster Ave. RAIL
EXT Exton 425 Walkertown Road RAIL

Post offices near Bethlehem

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bethlehem Post Office Bethlehem (PA) 18016

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Other cities in Northampton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northampton County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Easton 26,978 City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lower Saucon 10,813 Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Northampton 9,852 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Hellertown 5,820 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nazareth 5,688 Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bangor 5,210 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Palmer Heights 3,762 Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pen Argyl 3,540 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Eastlawn Gardens 3,307 Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
North Catasauqua 2,825 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bath 2,756 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wind Gap 2,732 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Freemansburg 2,617 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Old Orchard 2,434 Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Walnutport 2,115 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
East Bangor 1,624 Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Bethlehem distances to largest Pennsylvania cities