Cortez, Pennsylvania
Cortez: Situated within Washington Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,535 feet above sea level.
About
Cortez is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Cortez
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0170,-78.9825 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:48:38 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cortez is located at 41°1'1"N 78°58'57"W (41.0170100, -78.9825300).
Cortez map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cortez, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418445 | Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program | Reynoldsville (PA) | 15851 |
| 216454 | Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois | Falls Creek (PA) | 15840-3333 |
| 214740 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | DuBois (PA) | 15801-2549 |
| 211644 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Clarion (PA) | 16214 |
| 418560 | Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana (PA) | 15701-1465 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cortez, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cortez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Post Office | Anita (PA) | 15711 |
| De Lancey Post Office | De Lancey (PA) | 15733 |
| Walston Post Office | Walston (PA) | 15781 |
| Punxsutawney Post Office | Punxsutawney (PA) | 15767 |
| Knox Dal Post Office | Knox Dale (PA) | 15847 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney | 5,665 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Brookville | 3,762 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Reynoldsville | 2,625 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brockway | 2,020 | Borough of Pennsylvania |