This region is one of the state's most rich in terms of historical significance, popular culture and population diversity.

The five Northern Tier counties are home to roughly 180,000 people distributed among many small towns and the countryside.

The more southern areas, such as Lycoming, Clinton, Centre and Northumberland Counties, are where most of the region's population lives.

Private universities in italics North Central Pennsylvania has no major sports franchises.

As part of the Big Ten Conference the University has a massive athletic grasp on this region, in terms of sporting events and camps.