Gibraltar, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gibraltar, Pennsylvania
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 Gibraltar, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Robeson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 721 |
| • Density | 613.10/sq mi (236.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19508
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| Area code(s) | 610 & 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175586 |
Gibraltar is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Gibraltar is located in southern Berks County, within Robeson Township. In 2020, about 721 people lived here. The community is close to other towns like Birdsboro and Reading. Students in Gibraltar attend schools in the Twin Valley School District. The Schuylkill River flows nearby, with Exeter Township on the other side.
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History of Gibraltar
How Gibraltar Got Its Name
The community of Gibraltar is named after the famous Gibraltar located south of Spain. It's interesting how places can share names across the world!
Early Days as Seideltown
Before it was called Gibraltar, this area had another name: Seideltown. This name came from the Seidel family. They were descendants of Ernst Seidel, who came from Sweden. In the mid-1700s, the Seidel family ran ironworks in this area. Ironworks are places where iron is made or shaped, often using large furnaces and forges.
Population and People
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Gibraltar changes over the years. The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.
- In 2020, the population of Gibraltar was 721 people.
Education in Gibraltar
Students living in Gibraltar attend schools that are part of the Twin Valley School District.
The main schools for middle and high school students, Twin Valley Middle School and Twin Valley High School, are located in Caernarvon Township, Berks County. Even though they are in Caernarvon Township, they use Elverson postal addresses.
