Bethel, Berks County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bethel, Pennsylvania
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 Bethel, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bethel, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Bethel |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
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| • Total | 499 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19507
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1169353 |
Bethel is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the government for gathering population information. Bethel is located within Bethel Township.
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About Bethel, Pennsylvania
Bethel is a small but interesting place in Pennsylvania. It's located where two important roads meet: Interstate 78/U.S. Route 22 and Pennsylvania Route 501. This makes it easy to get to and from.
Location and Geography
Bethel is part of the Susquehanna watershed. This means that water from Bethel flows into the Susquehanna River system. Specifically, its water drains southward into the Little Swatara Creek. The area code for Bethel is 717.
Population and History
According to the 2010 census, about 499 people lived in Bethel. The village was once known by a different name: "Millersburg."
What You'll Find in Bethel
Even though it's a small community, Bethel is home to some important places.
- Businesses and Distribution Centers: You can find several small local shops in Bethel. It also has large distribution centers for big companies like Dollar General and PetSmart. You can often see these large buildings when you are driving on Interstate 78.
- Religious Headquarters: Bethel is the international headquarters for the Assemblies of Yahweh, which is a religious organization.
- Past Plans: At one point, the well-known outdoor retail company Cabela's considered building a new store in Bethel. However, they later decided to build it in Hamburg instead.
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