The city is located on the Susquehanna River in the "south-central" area of the state. In 2011, Harrisburg had a population of 49,673.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/4232800.html|title=Harrisburg (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> | The city is located on the Susquehanna River in the "south-central" area of the state. In 2011, Harrisburg had a population of 49,673.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/4232800.html|title=Harrisburg (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> |