Avoca is a borough within the Greater Pittston area of Philly and is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northeast of Wilkes Barre and 3.4 miles (5.5 km) southwest of Scranton The population was 2,501 at the time of the 2020 census The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is located near Avoca (in Pittston Township)