Swoyersville Pennsylvania Map
Swoyersville, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Swoyersville, Luzerne County.
Interactive Map of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
| City | Swoyersville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.291748 |
| Longitude | -75.874641 |
| Population | 5,048 |
| Density | 896.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
Swoyersville is a locality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,048. The population density is 896.2 people per km². Swoyersville is located at 41.2917°N, 75.8746°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18704.
Swoyersville lies in a broad valley, its houses clustered along gentle slopes that rise from the Susquehanna River. It lies 3.2 miles north of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 3.2 miles north of Wilkes-Barre. The land here is a rich tapestry of weathered brick and tenacious greenery, where the occasional stately oak stands sentinel over manicured lawns and the stoic facades of older homes. Even on the brightest days, a certain diffused light seems to linger, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet dignity to the everyday routines of its residents. The air, often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the nearby river, carries with it the murmur of passing traffic and the distant hum of the wider world. This was a place born of industry, its foundations laid by the unearthing of anthracite coal, a dark, potent energy that once fueled a nation. The echoes of those mining days still resonate, a subtle weight in the character of Swoyersville, a sense of resilience forged in the deep earth. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy persists in the strong work ethic and the close-knit bonds of the people who call this valley home. The economic pulse now beats with a more varied rhythm, drawing from commerce and services that ripple outward from the larger urban centers, yet the distinct, unhurried pace of life remains a defining feature of Swoyersville.
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About This Swoyersville Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Swoyersville, 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 Swoyersville and Luzerne County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Swoyersville is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Swoyersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
