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A few facts about Wilkes-Barre

  • About 41,000 people live in Wilkes-Barre.
  • It lies in Pennsylvania.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 104 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Paterson is about 92 miles away.
  • Close by: Back Mountain (9 miles), Scranton (16 miles) and Hazleton (20 miles).

A first date in Wilkes-Barre

In a town like Wilkes-Barre, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Wilkes-Barre: questions and answers

How far around Wilkes-Barre can I search?

More than 300,000 people live within 30 miles of Wilkes-Barre, in 21 towns and cities including Scranton, Back Mountain and Hazleton. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Wilkes-Barre free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Wilkes-Barre or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Wilkes-Barre real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Wilkes-Barre?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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