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Altoona, Pennsylvania
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, in downtown Altoona
Nickname(s): The Mountain City
Location of Blair County in Pennsylvania
Location of Altoona in Blair County
Coordinates: 40°30′39″N 78°23′59″W / 40.5107°N 78.3997°W / 40.5107; -78.3997
Country
United States
State
Pennsylvania
County
Blair County
Founded
1849
Incorporated (borough)
February 6, 1854
Incorporated (city)
1868
Government
- Mayor
Wayne Hippo
Area
- City
9.8 sq mi (25.3 km2)
- Water
0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,206 ft (368 m)
Population (2000)
- City
49,523
- Density
5,068.9/sq mi (1,957.1/km2)
- Urban
82,520
- Metro
125,527
Time zone
EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)
EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s)
814
School District:
Altoona Area School District
Zip codes: 16601, 16602, 16603.
Local phone exchanges:
940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 946, 947, 949
Website
www.altoonapa.gov
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