Hegins, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hegins, Pennsylvania pronounced Hēgins
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Friedens United Church of Christ in Hegins.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 798 |
| • Density | 400.00/sq mi (154.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17938
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-33576 |
Hegins (pronounced Higgins) is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for counting people. Hegins is located in Schuylkill County, within Hegins Township.
This community is found where two important roads, Pennsylvania Routes 25 and 125, meet. It's also quite close to another community called Valley View. If you were to travel from Hegins, you'd find the big city of Harrisburg about 50 miles to the northeast. In 2020, about 798 people lived in Hegins.
Life in Hegins
Hegins is a quiet place where people live and work. It has important community buildings like the Tri-Valley Public Library, where you can find books and learn new things. There's also the Hegins Fire Company, which helps keep everyone safe.
The community has a few churches, showing its history and local traditions. You can see the Friedens United Church of Christ and the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in town. There's even a cafe on Chestnut Street, a nice spot to grab a bite.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Hegins changes over time. In 2020, the population was 798. This number helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
Images for kids
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Tri-Valley Public Library.
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East Main Street in Hegins.
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Hegins Fire Co.
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Cafe on Chestnut St.
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Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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War Memorial on Friedens Cemetery.
