Berks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 373,638 people, with a population density of about 434.97 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 859.00 square miles (2,225.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Reading, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Reading.
Geographically, Berks County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Strausstown 581 ft and its lowest point at Birdsboro 163 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.