* It is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state.
* Harrisburg is the 15th-most populous city in Pennsylvania, with a population of 49,229 (2020).
* The Harrisburg metropolitan area has a population of 607,352 (2020).
* Harrisburg is a major transportation hub for the region, with interstates 81, 83, and 283 passing through the city.
* The Harrisburg International Airport is located just outside the city.
* Harrisburg is home to a number of colleges and universities, including the Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; and Messiah College.
* The city is also home to several museums, including the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the National Civil War Museum, and the Susquehanna Art Museum.
* Harrisburg is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Hersheypark amusement park, the Whitaker Center for the Science and Arts, and the Harrisburg Zoo.
* The city is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Harrisburg Senators (baseball), the Harrisburg Heat (hockey), and the Harrisburg Stampede (indoor football).
