Farmersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Farmersville, Pennsylvania
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 Farmersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Farmersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | West Earl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 370 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,051 |
| • Density | 425.68/sq mi (164.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 2584457 |
| Website | 1174624 |
Farmersville is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a rural Mennonite settlement. In 2020, about 1,051 people lived there. Farmersville is also called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
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Where is Farmersville Located?
Farmersville is in the northeastern part of Lancaster County. It is part of West Earl Township. The community is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Ephrata. It is also about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Lancaster. Lancaster is the main city of the county.
How Big is Farmersville?
Farmersville covers an area of about 2.47 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water. The community's center is where North Farmersville Road and East Farmersville Road meet. A nearby area called Fairmount is also part of Farmersville.
What Rivers are Near Farmersville?
Water from Farmersville flows into two main waterways. Some water goes north to the Conestoga River. Other water flows south into Groff Creek. Groff Creek is a smaller stream that also joins the Conestoga River. All these waters are part of the larger Susquehanna River system.
What Happens on Tuesdays in Farmersville?
Every Tuesday, Farmersville hosts a weekly auction. This is a local event where people can buy and sell various items.
How Many People Live in Farmersville?
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| 2020 | 1,051 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, the population of Farmersville was 1,051 people. This number helps us understand how the community has grown over time.
Who is a Famous Person from Farmersville?
- Floyd Landis is a former professional cyclist. He was born in Farmersville.
Learn More
- In Spanish: Farmersville (Pensilvania) para niños
