Pittsburgh is a city in the United States. It serves as the county seat of Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Location Details
The city sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, forming the Ohio River in an area known as the Golden Triangle. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 40.4406° N latitude and 79.9959° W longitude.
Regional Context
Pittsburgh anchors the larger metropolitan area with over 2.4 million residents, spanning parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. It lies about 305 miles west of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital, and is known for its hilly terrain and over 440 bridges.
