Caln, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caln, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Caln Roller Rink
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester
Township	Caln
Area
• Total	0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2)
• Land	0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	345 ft (105 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,494
• Density	1,858.21/sq mi (717.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	19320 (Coatesville, Pennsylvania)
Area code(s)	610
FIPS code	42-10816
GNIS feature ID	1170901

Caln is a special kind of community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population. However, it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.

Caln is located in Caln Township, which is part of Chester County. It lies to the east of the city of Coatesville. It is also west of the larger city of Philadelphia. In 2020, about 1,494 people lived in Caln.

Where is Caln Located?

Caln is found at specific coordinates on a map. These are 39 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds North and 75 degrees 46 minutes 48 seconds West. A major road called the Lincoln Highway runs along its southern border. This road is also known as U.S. Route 30 Business. To the north, Caln reaches up to Pennsylvania Route 340.

The total area of Caln is about 2.1 square kilometers. This is roughly 0.81 square miles. All of this area is land, with no significant bodies of water inside its borders.

How Many People Live in Caln?

The number of people living in Caln is counted regularly. This count is part of the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years.

In 2010, the population of Caln was 1,519 people. By the year 2020, the population had slightly changed. The most recent census in 2020 recorded 1,494 residents.

See also

In Spanish: Caln para niños