Cambra Pennsylvania Map

About Cambra, Pennsylvania

Cambra is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Cambra is located at 41.1981°N, 76.3058°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18621.

Cambra lies cradled by the rolling hills of Luzerne County, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the passage of seasons. It lies 22.3 miles west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 262°T), and is situated 3.8 miles west of Huntington Mills. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, the slopes often cloaked in a dense tapestry of mixed hardwoods that turn fiery hues in autumn and hold a hushed quietude under winter snow. Creeks, born from the higher ground, meander through the valleys, their waters reflecting the pale blue of the Pennsylvania sky, sometimes glinting with sunlight like scattered coins. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered barns and the occasional cluster of homes. The story of Cambra is intrinsically linked to the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this earth, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the very character of its inhabitants. While the era of deep mining has largely receded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, visible in the sturdy architecture and the ingrained resilience of the people. The local economy now finds its footing in a more varied landscape, with small businesses and agricultural endeavors contributing to the quiet hum of daily life. Nearby waterways offer moments of respite, their banks a gentle invitation for contemplation, a stark contrast to the demanding labor that once defined this place.

About This Cambra Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cambra, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cambra and Luzerne County.

Detailed location data for Cambra includes the ZIP code (17878), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cambra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.