Central, Pennsylvania
Central: Positioned within the rugged topography of northern Columbia County, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 1030 feet amidst the Appalachian Ridge and Valley geologic province.
About
Central is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Central
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2968,-76.3730 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:11:52 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Central is located at 41°17'48"N 76°22'23"W (41.2967500, -76.3730000).
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Weather
A chance of rain after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Central, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Central, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Central.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Post Office | Benton (PA) | 17814 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Central, Louisiana suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. with a population of 29,450 people.
- Central, South Carolina town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. with a population of 5,452 people.
- Central, Illinois region of Illinois, USA. with a population of 1,107 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 14,585 | Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Berwick | 9,855 | Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jackson | 8,379 | Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Derry | 2,495 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| North Centre | 2,115 | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Jonestown | 2,031 | Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Espy | 1,642 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Catawissa | 1,460 | Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Mifflinville | 1,253 | CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania |
| Almedia | 1,078 | CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania |