Statistics & Facts
The population of Laflin is approx. 1,443 (2020 Census).
The approximate number of families is 637.
The amount of land area in Laflin is 3.498 sq. kilometers.
The distance to the Pennsylvania state capital is 90 miles. (as the crow flies)
Laflin is positioned 41.28 degrees north of the equator
and 75.79 degrees west of the prime meridian.
We are located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Approximate Area
16,050 sq. ft.
Government
Mayor/Council
Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
Ambulance
Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance provides Ambulance Service to Laflin Borough
Trash Collection
Municipal collection
Medical Facilities
All area hospitals are within 10 minutes driving time.
Schools
Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Library
The library is in the Borough Building Located at 47 Laflin Road, Laflin, Pa. 18702
Library Hours are as follows:
Tuesday through Friday, 3:00PM to 6:30PM.
Saturday 9:00AM to 1:00PM.
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Telephone 654-3323
Newspapers
2 area daily Times Leader and Citizens Voice – 3 area Sunday publications Times Leader, Citizens Voice and Sunday Dispatch
Shopping
Several local malls are accessible within ten minutes
Recreation
The park system is available to all residents and includes basketball courts, ball fields and play equipment.