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Donora, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 4,482 · #221 in Pennsylvania
About Donora
Donora is a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania, home to 4,482 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Donora is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,359 residents per square mile.
📰 Donora News Today
- Baseball: The Dream Team of Pennsylvania natives; big stars from top to bottom of the lineup mcall.com · Jul 13
- Obituary for John T. Carson Hart Funeral Home Inc. · Jul 17
- Donora Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- One person in custody following SWAT situation in Washington County CBS News · May 24
- Hours-long SWAT situation ends with arrest in Washington County, dispatch says WTAE · May 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Donora Unique
- The only place in America named Donora — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Donora
- Palmer Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)4,482
Rank in state#221 of 1,013
Land area1.9 sq mi
Density2,359/sq mi
Coordinates40.1795, -79.8624