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Canaan, Pennsylvania
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| Township of Canaan | |
The United States Penitentiary, Canaan (USP Canaan), in Farview.
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Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| US Congressional District | PA-8 |
| State Senatorial District | 20 |
| State House of Representatives District | 115 |
| County | Wayne |
| School District | Western Wayne Region I |
| Settled | 1783 |
| Incorporated | March 21, 1798 (original township of Wayne County) |
| Founded by | John Shaffer |
| Named for | Canaan (biblical name for the Levant) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.19 sq mi (49.71 km2) |
| • Land | 18.26 sq mi (47.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (477.9 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,963 |
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(2016)
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3,987 |
| • Density | 218.38/sq mi (84.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1217214 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-11056 |
Canaan is a township located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. A township is a type of local government area. In 2010, about 3,963 people lived here.
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Discover Canaan Township, Pennsylvania
Canaan Township is a community in northeastern Pennsylvania. It is known for its natural beauty and its role in the region. The township was first settled in 1783. It became an official township in 1798.
Where is Canaan Township?
Canaan Township is found in Wayne County. It is in the state of Pennsylvania. The total area of the township is about 19.2 square miles (49.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Towns and Villages in Canaan
Several small communities are part of Canaan Township. These villages help make up the local area. They include:
- Canaan
- Farview
- Fermoy
- Keen
- Steene
Who Lives in Canaan Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,963 | — | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,987 | 0.6% | |
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In 2010, the population of Canaan Township was 3,963 people. This number includes many different types of households and families. About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Canaan Township has changed a lot. For example, the population grew by 204% after 2005. This big increase happened because two large facilities opened in the area. These facilities house many people, which adds to the total population count of the township.
The median age in the township was about 40 years old. This means half the people were older than 40 and half were younger. The average income for a household was around $37,614. For families, it was about $41,750.
