Mapletown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mapletown, Pennsylvania
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 Mapletown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mapletown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Monongahela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 314.07/sq mi (121.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-47264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630022 |
Mapletown is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Monongahela Township, Pennsylvania.
Mapletown is also a "census-designated place." This is a special area that the government defines just for counting people during a census. It is located about 1 mile west of the Monongahela River in southeastern Greene County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 125 people lived in Mapletown.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Mapletown is counted every ten years. This count is called a census. It helps the government understand how communities are growing or changing.
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| 2020 | 125 | — | |
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Where Did the Name Come From?
Mapletown got its name from a person named Robert "Bob" Mapel. He was an important person in the area. He also founded another nearby community called Bobtown, Pennsylvania.
Learning in Mapletown
Students in Mapletown attend schools in the Southeastern Greene School District. The community is home to Mapletown Junior/Senior High School. This school serves students from junior high through senior high.
See also
- In Spanish: Mapletown para niños
