Mainland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mainland, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Mainland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mainland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Lower Salford |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19438
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1204087 |
Mainland is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the local government for Mainland is handled by Lower Salford Township.
How Mainland is Governed
- People living in Mainland follow the rules and laws set by Lower Salford Township.
- The township provides services like road maintenance and police protection.
- This setup is common in many parts of the United States.
Where is Mainland Located?
Mainland is found in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It's a county located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania.
Specific Location Details
Mainland is easy to find on a map. It sits right where two roads meet:
- Mainland Road
- Store Road
A bigger road, Pennsylvania Route 63, goes around the community to the northeast. This route helps people travel to and from Mainland.
