The city of Altoona lies between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Most notable for it's history in the railroad, Altoona has maintained a small town feel with hard working individuals.

Altoona is surrounded by mountains and has a lovely transition for the seasons. The autumn foliage in the area is beautiful as the Fall season arrives.

Pennsylvania State University has a branch campus in Altoona. The main campus at University Park is only fifty miles away.

Altoona has an estimated population of 46,000. It resides in Blair County, its elevation is at 1170 feet, and the land area is 9.77 square miles.

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