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Bolivar, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 425 · #791 in Pennsylvania
Bolivar, Pennsylvania

Bolivar is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census..

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About Bolivar

Bolivar, PA is a tiny community located in western Pennsylvania counting 425 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Bolivar is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,500 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Bolivar Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Bolivar — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)425
Rank in state#791 of 1,013
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density2,500/sq mi
Coordinates40.3950, -79.1521

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