Settled in 1790 and first incorporated in 1828, Towanda is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 66 miles northwest of Wilkes Barre, on the Susquehanna River. In the past, Towanda was known primarily for its industrial interests, which included flour, planing, and silk mills, a foundry and machine shop, dye works, and manufactories of talking machines, cut glass, toys, and furniture. The population in 1900 was 4,663 people, and in 1910, 4,281 people. The population was 3,024 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bradford County. Towanda apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Towanda apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.