Newry Pennsylvania Map

About Newry, Pennsylvania

Newry is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 157. The population density is 471.2 people per km². Newry is located at 40.3937°N, 78.4356°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16665.

Newry rests in a hollow, a green pocket cradled by the rolling Alleghenies, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles. It lies 8.9 miles south-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south-west of Hollidaysburg. The land here is a study in subtle slopes, a soft rise and fall that guides the eye towards the forested ridges. Sunlight, when it breaches the canopy, falls in broad, warm swathes, illuminating patches of emerald moss clinging to ancient stones and the dark, rich soil that promises a good yield. The quiet hum of insect life is the dominant sound, a constant, gentle murmur that underscores the profound stillness of the place. Even the wind, when it stirs, seems to whisper secrets through the leaves, an ancient conversation between the trees and the sky. This corner of Blair County holds a history intertwined with the bounty of the land and the quiet perseverance of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and timber, established Newry as a place of modest agricultural enterprise. Later, the veins of coal that laced the surrounding hills brought a different kind of industry, the echoes of which can still be felt in the weathered barns and the stoic faces of its residents. Though the larger industries have ebbed and flowed, the spirit of Newry endures, a testament to its enduring connection to the earth and the strong, quiet bonds that tie its inhabitants together. The local economy, while perhaps not booming, is rooted in a deep appreciation for self-sufficiency and the time-honored traditions that have sustained this community through generations.

About This Newry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newry, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.393684, -78.43557. 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 Newry and Blair County.

Detailed location data for Newry includes the ZIP code (16665), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Blair County (Hollidaysburg), and school district assignment (Hollidaysburg 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 Newry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.