Falmouth, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Falmouth, Pennsylvania
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 Falmouth, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Falmouth, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Conoy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 397 |
| • Density | 402.64/sq mi (155.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-25168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1174610 |
Falmouth is a small community located in Conoy Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
In 2010, about 420 people lived in Falmouth. By 2020, the number of residents had slightly decreased to 397.
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Where is Falmouth Located?
Falmouth is found in the northwestern part of Lancaster County. It sits right where the Conewago Creek flows into the large Susquehanna River.
Nearby Areas
- To the northwest, across Conewago Creek, is Londonderry Township in Dauphin County.
- To the southwest, across the Susquehanna River, you'll find the town of York Haven in York County.
- Falmouth is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station, which is now closed.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 441 (also called River Road) goes right through Falmouth.
- If you head north on Route 441, you'll reach Middletown in about 5 miles (8 km).
- If you go southeast (downriver), you'll get to Bainbridge in about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- Further southeast, about 14 miles (22.5 km) away, is Columbia.
- Lancaster, which is the main city of the county, is about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Falmouth.
Size of Falmouth
The Falmouth CDP covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1 square mile). A very small part of this area, about 0.06%, is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Falmouth has changed a bit over the years.
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| 2020 | 397 | — | |
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As of the 2020 United States Census, 397 people live in Falmouth.
See also
- In Spanish: Falmouth (Pensilvania) para niños
