Belfast, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Belfast
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Sullivan Trail in Belfast in November 2022
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 Belfast
Location in Pennsylvania
Belfast
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Area | |
| • CDP | 3 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Population
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| • CDP | 1,257 |
| • Density | 441/km2 (1,140/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18064
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
Belfast is a small community in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics.
Belfast is part of the larger Lehigh Valley metropolitan area. This area is home to many people, with a population of over 860,000. In 2010, about 1,257 people lived in Belfast itself.
The village of Belfast is in Plainfield Township, Pennsylvania. It was one of the first places settled in the township. People believe it was named after the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Early settlers, mainly from Germany and Wales, arrived here in the late 1700s.
Belfast was first called Belleville or Bellville. This name came from its beautiful views. The name Belfast started being used after the American Civil War.
Where is Belfast?
Belfast is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Belfast?
In 2000, there were 1,301 people living in Belfast. These people lived in 505 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (382) were families.
The people living in Belfast come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average household in Belfast had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 2.93 people. The population includes people of all ages, from children and teenagers to adults and seniors.
Schools in Belfast
Students in Belfast are part of the Pen Argyl Area School District. Younger students attend local schools within the district. Older students, from ninth to twelfth grade, go to Pen Argyl Area High School. This high school is located in the nearby town of Pen Argyl.
See also
In Spanish: Belfast (Pensilvania) para niños
