Philadelphia: Fast Facts

• Airport: Philadelphia International (PHL)
• Area Code(s): 215, 267, 445
• City Rank (PA): 1st (2007 estimate)
• City Rank (US): 6th (2007 estimate)
• Climate: Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and cold winters
• County: Philadelphia
• Elevation: 39 ft.
• Founded: October 27, 1682
• GPS: 40.00N, -75.15W
• Government (local): Phila.gov
• Government (state): PA.gov
• Government (US): House of Representatives 2nd District (city hall)
• Government (US): Senate
• Incorporated: October 25, 1701
• Location: Southeast region of Pennsylvania at the junction of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers (see map below)
• Nickname(s): City of Brotherly Love
• Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies (MLB-NL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
• State: Pennsylvania
• Time Zone: EST (GMT -5)
• Zip Code(s): 19107 (downtown)

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