Platea, Pennsylvania

About Platea

Platea, PA is a tiny community located in northwestern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 434.

Officially, Platea is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 130 residents per square mile.

📰 Platea News Today

• Donald G. Tallman Obituary Apr 7, 2026 - Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation & Funeral Services · Apr 7
• Platea, Pennsylvania Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 16
• Obituary for Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Tamulavage - Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. · Jan 29
• Donna Mae Locke Powell Obituary - Erie Times-News Erie Times-News · Mar 27
• Platea, PA 10-Day Weather Forecast WeatherBug · Jan 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Platea Unique

• The only place in America named Platea — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Platea

• Madeline's Dining and Events
• Platea Social Hall

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Platea

• Bicentennial Park reviews ★
• Platea Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Platea

• Springfield El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Platea

🏘️ Nearby Communities