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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Lancaster and the surrounding area are home to a large Amish population.
They are mostly found in the rural areas of the county.
A street in a small community in Lancaster County.
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 and silo. Most Amish are farmers.
A typical street scene when you get closer to the city.