Harleigh, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harleigh, Pennsylvania
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Looking west along PA 940
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 Harleigh, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Harleigh, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Hazle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,050 |
| • Density | 1,835.66/sq mi (708.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18225
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-32600 |
Harleigh is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Harleigh is located in Luzerne County, within Hazle Township. It sits just north of the city of Hazleton. In 2020, about 1,050 people lived in Harleigh.
Where is Harleigh Located?
Harleigh is found at specific map coordinates: 40°59′0″N 75°58′20″W / 40.98333°N 75.97222°W. It covers a total area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.57 square miles), and all of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Harleigh.
This community is very close to Hazleton, less than one mile north. A main road, PA 940, runs through Harleigh from east to west. This road is important for travel in the area.
Nearby Roads and Cities
The western end of PA 940 is just west of Harleigh. Here, it meets PA 309. Route 309 is a major highway that goes north and south. It connects Hazleton to the south with other towns like Mountain Top and Wilkes-Barre to the north. These roads help people travel easily to and from Harleigh.
Who Lives in Harleigh?
The number of people living in Harleigh is counted regularly by the United States Census Bureau. This helps us understand how the population changes over time.
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| 2020 | 1,050 | — | |
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- In 2010, the population of Harleigh was 1,104 people.
- By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 1,050 people.
See also
You can also read about Harleigh in Spanish for kids: Harleigh (Pensilvania) para niños
