Kempton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Kempton, Pennsylvania
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![]() Kempton Hotel
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Berks |
Township | Albany |
Area | |
• Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
• Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
Population
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• Total | 159 |
• Density | 200.50/sq mi (77.39/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
19529
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Area codes | 610 and 484 |
FIPS code | 42-39224 |
GNIS feature ID | 1178350 |
Kempton is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it is a special area identified by the government for counting people. Kempton is located in Albany Township.
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What is Kempton?
Kempton is found at specific coordinates: 40.625°N latitude and 75.853°W longitude. It sits where PA Route 737 meets Kistler Valley Road. This community is about six miles north of a town called Lenhartsville.
People Living in Kempton
According to the 2020 census, about 159 people live in Kempton.
Fun Things to Do in Kempton
Kempton hosts the Kempton Country Fair every year in June. This fair features farm animals, farm tools, and different types of vehicles.
There are also several interesting places to visit in the Kempton area:
- The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a great place to see birds of prey.
- The WK&S Railroad offers fun train rides.
- Part of the famous Appalachian Trail is nearby for hiking.
- You can visit the Kempton Hotel.
- The Kempton Community Center hosts the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival each fall. This festival teaches about clean energy.
Kempton in Movies
A postcard showing Kempton was featured in the opening of the 1983 movie, National Lampoon's Vacation.