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Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 1,517,550. It is the the fifth most populous city in the United States. The census bureau esimated the population to be 1,479,339 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is loosing population at a rate of 0.65% per year.
The city is a part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. It is the the seat of Philadelphia county. It has an area of 135.1 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 39°57'08" north and 75°09'51" west. The city and county have a consolidated city-county government. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 4260000.
Many colleges and universities including University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University, La Salle University and Community College of Philadelphia are in Philadelphia. Many local historic sites including Academy of Music, Edgar Allan Poe House and Reading Terminal and Trainshed are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Philadelphia International airport serves the city. Highways 676, 76 and 95 pass through Philadelphia. The North Atlantic Ocean, Delaware River and Schuylkill River are near or in the city.
Winters are cool with moderate precipitation. The average daily mean temperature is 35°f during December, January, and February. Summers are hot with moderate rain and have an average daily mean temperature of 75°f during June, July, and August.
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