Jeddo, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jeddo, Pennsylvania
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Jeddo borough hall
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Location of Jeddo in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 Jeddo, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Jeddo, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Incorporated | October 23, 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 425.20/sq mi (164.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18224
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-37792 |
Jeddo is a small borough (which is like a small town) located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, only 109 people lived there, making it the smallest borough in Luzerne County.
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Where Did Jeddo Get Its Name?
Jeddo has an interesting history behind its name! It was first known as "Japan-Jeddo." This name came from a Japanese port city called Edo, which was often spelled "Jeddo" in English back then.
When Jeddo officially became a borough on October 23, 1871, its name was shortened to just "Jeddo." However, some people still used the old name, "Japan-Jeddo." This changed after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which caused the United States to join World War II. After that, locals stopped using "Japan-Jeddo" and only called it "Jeddo."
Jeddo's Location and Land
Jeddo is located at specific coordinates: 40°59′40″N 75°53′57″W / 40.99444°N 75.89917°W. This means it's at 40.994525 degrees North and 75.899052 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Jeddo covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.7 km2), and all of this land is dry land. There are no large bodies of water within the borough. Jeddo uses the same zip code as Freeland, which is 18224.
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A map from 1873 showing Jeddo and nearby communities.
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This picture shows what it looks like when you enter Jeddo from the west side.
How Many People Live in Jeddo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 350 | — | |
| 1890 | 358 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,632 | 355.9% | |
| 1910 | 377 | −76.9% | |
| 1920 | 364 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 404 | 11.0% | |
| 1940 | 327 | −19.1% | |
| 1950 | 262 | −19.9% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −30.2% | |
| 1970 | 177 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 128 | −27.7% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −31.9% | |
| 2020 | 109 | 11.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 109 | 11.2% | |
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In 2010, the census counted 98 people living in Jeddo. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 109 people.
According to the 2000 Census, there were about 475 people living in each square mile of Jeddo. Most of the people living in Jeddo were White, making up 98.61% of the population. A small percentage (1.39%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Education in Jeddo
Students who live in Jeddo attend schools that are part of the Hazleton Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: Jeddo para niños
