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New Providence, Pennsylvania
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 New Providence, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Providence, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Providence |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17560
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182358 |
New Providence is a small, friendly place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community or a village. This means it's a small settlement that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
New Providence is located within Providence Township. This township is part of Lancaster County.
Where is New Providence Located?
New Providence is easy to find on a map! It sits right where Main Street and Pennsy Road meet.
Nearby Landmarks
This village is nestled among some interesting natural and man-made features:
- It's southwest of a stream called the Big Beaver Creek.
- You'll find it southwest of a major road, U.S. Route 222.
- It's also northwest of a larger town named Quarryville.
Population and Size
According to the 2010 census, about 102 people call New Providence home. This makes it a very small and close-knit community.
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