Lancaster

Nickname(s):

"The Red Rose City"

Demonym(s):

Lancastrian

Founded:

1729

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

58 000

Population (Urban):

395 000

Population (Metro):

553 000

Population Density (km2):

3 100

Population Density (mi2):

8 000

11th Largest City in Pennsylvania

104th Largest Metropolitan Area in the United States

Language:

English

Currency:

Dollar

Avg. Summertime High:

31 °C

87 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

18 °C

65 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

4 °C

40 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

-5 °C

22 °F

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Lancaster is known for being a hub for the Amish culture. While driving in the countryside near the city you'll see many horse-drawn carriages. If you want more insight, visit some of the museums dedicated to the life of the Amish.

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Amish carraige

Lancaster and the surrounding area are home to a large Amish population.

Amish working the field

They are mostly found in the rural areas of the county.

Lancaster County Streets

A street in a small community in Lancaster County.

A field and Amish house

A way to see if a house belongs to an Amish family or not is to look at the windows. Amish families never have curtains or coverings.

A barn

A barn and silo. Most Amish are farmers.

A street scene

A typical street scene when you get closer to the city.