McConnellstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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McConnellstown, Pennsylvania
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 McConnellstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
McConnellstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Township | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,208 |
| • Density | 369.42/sq mi (142.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16660
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| FIPS code | 42-46016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1180656 |
McConnellstown is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population information. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Because its name is a bit long, people sometimes call it "Mactown." In 2020, about 1,208 people lived here.
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Exploring McConnellstown's Location
McConnellstown is located in the middle of Huntingdon County. It's in the northeastern part of Walker Township. To its northeast, you'll find Smithfield Township.
Natural Surroundings
This community sits in a place called Woodcock Valley. It is surrounded by Crooked Creek to the southwest and southeast. Crooked Creek is a smaller stream that flows into the Juniata River.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 26 runs through McConnellstown. This road can take you northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Huntingdon. Huntingdon is the main town, or "county seat," for the area. If you go southwest on Route 26 for about 7 miles (11 km), you'll reach Marklesburg.
Area Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, McConnellstown covers an area of about 3.27 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Details
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| 2020 | 1,208 | — | |
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The table above shows how the population of McConnellstown has changed over time. In 2020, the population was 1,208 people.
Quick Facts About McConnellstown
Here are some general details about McConnellstown:
- ZIP Code: 16660 (This code is mainly used for post office box addresses in the area.)
- Area Code: 814 (This is the first part of a phone number for the region.)
- Local Phone Exchange: 627 (This is the next part of a phone number, after the area code.)
- School District: Huntingdon Area School District (This is the public school system that serves the area.)
Local Schools
There was once a school called Woodcock Valley Elementary School in McConnellstown. It is now closed and is home to the McConnellstown Church of the Nazarene.
See also
In Spanish: McConnellstown para niños
