Nittany, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Nittany, Pennsylvania
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Map showing Centre County in Pennsylvania
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 Nittany, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Nittany, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 894 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 440.68/sq mi (170.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
16841
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-54520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182480 |
Nittany is a small community in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it is an area that the government counts for population surveys. In 2010, about 658 people lived here.
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Where is Nittany?
Nittany is located in Walker Township. It sits near the edge of Centre County. Right next to it is Lamar in Clinton County.
The community is nestled in the beautiful Nittany Valley. This valley is between Nittany Mountain to the southeast and Sand Ridge to the northwest.
Getting Around Nittany
The center of Nittany is where two main roads meet. These are Pennsylvania Route 64 and Pennsylvania Route 445.
Route 64 goes northeast for about 3 miles (4.8 km) to Interstate 80. It also goes southwest about 9 miles (14.5 km) to Zion. Route 445 heads southeast for about 12 miles (19.3 km). It crosses Nittany and Brush mountains to reach Millheim.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census.
The population of Nittany has changed over the years:
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| 2020 | 624 | — | |
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In 2020, the census showed that 624 people lived in Nittany.
Schools in Nittany
Students in Nittany attend schools in the Bellefonte Area School District. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools in an area.
See also
In Spanish: Nittany para niños
