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Chinchilla, Pennsylvania
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 Chinchilla, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Chinchilla, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| U.S. Congressional District | PA-10 |
| School Districts | Lakeland (Region III) Abington Heights (Region III) |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Magisterial Districts | 45-3-03 45-3-01 |
| Townships | Scott South Abington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,959 |
| • Density | 782.04/sq mi (301.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1198566 (village) 2628808 (CDP) |
| FIPS codes | 42-13480 |
Chinchilla is a small community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town.
Chinchilla is located within two different areas called townships: Scott and South Abington. In 2020, about 1,959 people lived there.
This place used to be called "Leach's Flats." The story goes that a female postmaster in the 1880s renamed it. She supposedly named it after her soft chinchilla-fur shawl.
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Geography and Location
Chinchilla is nestled in a valley. This valley is formed by Leggetts Creek. The creek flows south and eventually joins the Lackawanna River. This river is located just north of the city of Scranton.
Major Transportation Routes
Important roads and railways pass through this area. Interstate 81 is a major highway. U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 11 also run nearby. The Norfolk Southern Railway (which used to be the Lackawanna Railroad) also uses this valley. These routes connect Scranton to another town called Clarks Summit.
Postal Services
Chinchilla has its own post office. The ZIP Code for Chinchilla is 18410.
Population Information
The population of Chinchilla is counted every ten years. This count is part of the United States Census.
Recent Population Numbers
- In 2020, the population was 1,959 people.
- In 2010, the population was 2,098 people.
This information helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
See also
In Spanish: Chinchilla (Pensilvania) para niños
