Wayne County (Pennsylvania)

Wayne County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. In the 2000 census, the county had 47 722 inhabitants and a population density of 25 inhabitants per square kilometer. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Honesdale.

History

The county was formed on March 21, 1798 Northampton County and named after Anthony Wayne.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​1,944 square kilometers, of which 55 square kilometers are water surface.

Demographics

2000

Cities and towns

  • Berlin Township
  • Bethany
  • Buckingham Township
  • Canaan Township
  • Cherry Ridge Township
  • Clinton Township
  • Damascus Township
  • Dreher Township
  • Dyberry Township
  • Hawley
  • Honesdale
  • Lake Township
  • Lebanon Township
  • Lehigh Township
  • Manchester Township
  • Mount Pleasant Township
  • Oregon Township
  • Palmyra Township
  • Paupack Township
  • Preston Township
  • Prompton
  • Salem Township
  • Scott Township
  • South Canaan Township
  • Starrucca
  • Sterling Township
  • Texas Township
  • Waymart
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