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About Clarion, Pennsylvania

Clarion is a locality in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,192. The population density is 1030.5 people per km². Clarion is located at 41.2148°N, 79.3853°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16214.

Clarion rests in a fold of Western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the patient work of water and time. It lies 52.9 miles north-north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-east of Marianne. The terrain here is a study in gentle rises and dips, where the land breathes in broad, wooded exhales and then exhales again in open fields, often cut by the silver threads of creeks and streams that feed into larger rivers. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun slants through the trees, painting the western sky with hues of apricot and rose that linger like a whispered promise. The character of Clarion itself is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate a steady, unhurried pace, and the surrounding greenery feels like a constant, comforting embrace. The history of Clarion is deeply entwined with the extraction of natural resources that once fueled the region's growth. Though the echoes of the lumber and coal industries have faded, their influence is still discernible in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the broad avenues that were once meant for larger enterprises. Today, Clarion's economy is more diversified, with education playing a significant role, centered around its university, which brings a youthful energy to the older streets. The town is a hub for its county, a place where the agricultural bounty of the surrounding farms finds its way to local markets, and where the rhythm of daily life is marked by the changing light and the predictable hum of commerce. Clarion's distinctive character is not found in grand monuments, but in the subtle ways the land and its history have shaped the lives and spirit of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarion, 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 Clarion and Clarion County.

Detailed location data for Clarion includes the ZIP code (16214), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clarion County (Clarion), and school district assignment (Clarion Area School District). 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 Clarion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.