Not to be confused with Pottstown, Pennsylvania Pottsville, Pennsylvania — City — Pottsville skyline Official seal of Pottsville, Pennsylvania Pottsville's location in Schuylkill County Pottsville, Pennsylvania is located in PennsylvaniaPottsville, PennsylvaniaPottsville, Pennsylvania Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:40|41|6|N|76|12|10|W|type:city(14324)_region:US-PA |primary |name= }} Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Schuylkill County Founded 1806 Incorporated as a Borough February 19, 1828 Chartered as a City March 22, 1911 Government • Mayor John D.W. Reiley Area • Total 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km) Elevation 659 ft (200.9 m) Population (2010) • Total 14,324 • Density 3,410.48/sq mi (1,314.1/km) Time zone EST • Summer EDT ZIP Code 17901 Website www. city. pottsville. pa. us Pottsville is a city in, and the county seat of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,324 at the 2010 census, and is the principal city of the Pottsville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies along the west bank of the Schuylkill River, 97 miles north-west of Philadelphia. It is located in Pennsylvania's Coal Region, named for the abundance of anthracite coal.
Area (m2)
1.000000
Founding date
1828-02-19
1911-03-22
Leader title
Mayor
Population total
14324
Time zone
Eastern Time Zone
Type
City
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