Klingerstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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A farm near Klingerstown
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Spread Eagle
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 Klingerstown
Location in Pennsylvania
Klingerstown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Township | Upper Mahantongo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 208.68/sq mi (80.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17941
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-40136 |
Klingerstown is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Klingerstown is located in Upper Mahantongo Township, which is part of Schuylkill County. In 2020, about 101 people lived there.
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Where is Klingerstown Located?
Klingerstown is found in the state of Pennsylvania. Its exact location is at coordinates 40.660835 degrees north latitude and -76.693498 degrees west longitude. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian. The community covers a total area of about 1.25 square kilometers (0.48 square miles), and all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Klingerstown?
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| 2020 | 101 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 102 people living in Klingerstown. These people lived in 40 different homes, and 26 of these were families. The community was made up of 100% White residents.
About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 23.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Klingerstown was 36 years old.
Learning and Schools
Students in Klingerstown attend schools within the Tri-Valley School District. This district has elementary schools in both Klingerstown and Valley View. Older students, those in high school, go to the high school building located in Hegins.
Fun Local Events
Klingerstown is a community that enjoys getting together. Each year, the town hosts a Fireman's Parade and Carnival. This is a fun event for everyone, often with rides, games, and a parade featuring local fire trucks. There is also a fishing rodeo, which is a fishing competition or event, usually for kids.
The local church, St. Michael's Lutheran Church, is also very active in the community. They organize various activities for residents. For example, church members have volunteered their time to help repaint houses in the town, showing a strong community spirit.
