Punxsutawney is a small borough in Jefferson County, western Pennsylvania, United States.

Where exactly is it?

  • It sits in the gently rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania , roughly 90 miles (about 145 km) northeast of Pittsburgh and about 100 miles (160 km) south of Erie.
  • The town lies along Mahoning Creek , near the intersection of U.S. Route 119 and State Route 36 , and is also accessible from Interstate 80.

Region and context

  • Punxsutawney is part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region and is the largest borough in Jefferson County , with a population around 6,200 residents.
  • It’s best known worldwide as the home of Punxsutawney Phil , the groundhog whose annual Groundhog Day forecast on February 2 draws visitors and media attention each year.

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