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List of townships in Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Pennsylvania is a large state in the United States with many different communities. To help manage everything, the state is divided into smaller areas called counties. Inside these counties, there are even smaller areas called townships. Pennsylvania has 67 counties and a huge number of townships – 1,547 of them!

What are Townships?

Townships are a type of local government in Pennsylvania. Think of them as a way to organize areas that aren't big cities or towns. They provide important services to the people who live there. These services can include things like maintaining local roads, managing parks, and providing police or fire protection.

How Pennsylvania is Organized

Pennsylvania uses a system where the state is divided into counties, and then counties are further divided into townships, boroughs, or cities. This helps make sure that every part of the state has some form of local government looking after its residents.

  • Counties: These are the largest divisions within the state. Pennsylvania has 67 counties.
  • Townships: These are areas that usually cover rural or suburban parts of a county. They are governed by elected officials called supervisors.
  • Boroughs and Cities: These are usually more populated areas with their own specific local governments.

Why So Many Townships?

Pennsylvania has a long history, and many townships were created as the state grew. Over time, some townships became more populated and developed, while others remained rural. This system allows for local control, meaning people in each township can make decisions about their own community's needs.

Exploring Pennsylvania's Townships

If you want to see a list of all the townships in Pennsylvania, you can check out the category Townships in Pennsylvania by county. This category organizes them by county, so you can find the townships in any specific county you're interested in.

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