Alfarata, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alfarata, Pennsylvania
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US 522 northbound in Alfarata
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 Alfarata, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Alfarata, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Mifflin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 275.49/sq mi (106.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-00764 |
Alfarata is a small community in Decatur Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" because the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering statistics. This means it's a specific area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Alfarata is located in the eastern part of Mifflin County. You can find it along U.S. Route 522, a major road in the area.
Quick Facts About Alfarata
Population and Size
According to the 2020 census, Alfarata had a population of 154 people. This is a slight increase from the 149 residents counted in the 2010 census.
The community covers a total area of about 1.45 square kilometers (or 0.56 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Alfarata Got Its Name
The name "Alfarata" comes from a popular song called "The Blue Juniata". This song, written in 1844, tells the story of an Indian girl named Alfarata. The Juniata River flows through parts of Pennsylvania, and the song was very well-known when the community was named.
See also
In Spanish: Alfarata para niños
