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About Palo Alto, PA

Palo Alto is a small Pennsylvania borough of about 960 people in Schuylkill County's coal country. Route 61 provides the main access, connecting to I-81 about 15 miles west for long-distance travel. The area features rolling hills typical of central Pennsylvania's anthracite region, with hot summers and snowy winters. The town gets its name from an early settlers' landmark pole, not the California tech hub.

Where is Palo Alto, PA on the map?

Palo Alto, PA is in United States, at 40.686, -76.170 - about 2 km south of Port Carbon, PA.

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What is the closest airport to Palo Alto, PA?

The closest airport to Palo Alto, PA is Lancaster Airport, 78 km (about 1 h 8 min by car).

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