Chewton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Chewton, Pennsylvania
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 Chewton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Chewton, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 910 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 264.39/sq mi (102.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-13408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1171765 |
Chewton is a small community in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. In 2010, about 488 people lived here.
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Where is Chewton Located?
Chewton is found in the southern part of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It sits on a high piece of land, or bluff, that looks over the east side of the Beaver River. Right across the river is the town of Wampum.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Chewton is about 9 miles (14 km) south of New Castle, which is the main city of Lawrence County. A road called Pennsylvania Route 288 goes through the southwestern part of Chewton. This road crosses the Beaver River into Wampum and also goes southeast to Ellwood City, which is about 4 miles (6 km) away.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Chewton covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.49 square miles (3.87 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. The Beaver River connects Chewton to the larger Ohio River system. This means any water from Chewton eventually flows into the Ohio River.
How Many People Live in Chewton?
Chewton is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over time.
Population Changes
- In 2010, the population was 488 people.
- By 2020, the population was 395 people.
