Greater Pittston

Greater Pittston
Subregion
Aerial view of Greater Pittston. Pittston City can be seen on the right (along the Susquehanna River).
Greater Pittston
Greater Pittston in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Greater Pittston
Greater Pittston (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°19′26″N 75°47′20″W / 41.32389°N 75.78889°W / 41.32389; -75.78889
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Principal cityPittston
Area
 • Total
65.35 sq mi (169.3 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
48,020
 • Density734.8/sq mi (283.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code570

Greater Pittston is a 65.35 mi2 (169.3 km2) locality in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in reference to the area in and around Pittston. It is a subregion of Wyoming Valley. As of 2010, the total population of Greater Pittston is 48,020. This region includes Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Exeter Boro, Exeter Township, Hughestown, Jenkins Township, Laflin, Pittston Township, West Pittston, West Wyoming, Wyoming, and Yatesville.