Schuylkill 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 150,336 people, with a population density of about 192.99 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 779.00 square miles (2,018.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Pottsville, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Pottsville.
Geographically, Schuylkill County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at McAdoo 1,800 ft and its lowest point at Ashland 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.