Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

In southwestern PA, east of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County was organized Feb 26, 1773 (prior to statehood) from Bedford County. It was named for the former county of Westmorland in northwest England, with a slight spelling change.

Area (sq mi): 1,036.34 (Land: 1,025.48 Water: 10.86).
Pop 2005: 367,635.
Pop per sq mi: 358.5.
State Rank: 10.

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Coordinates:  40°21'35"N 79°26'22"W
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