Northwood, Delaware facts for kids
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Northwood, Delaware
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 Northwood, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Northwood, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217114 |
Northwood is a small place in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Northwood: A Community in Delaware
Northwood is a quiet community located in the state of Delaware. It's part of New Castle County, which is the northernmost county in Delaware. Even though it doesn't have its own mayor or town council, it's still a recognized place where people live.
Where is Northwood Located?
Northwood is found at specific coordinates: 39 degrees, 47 minutes, 45 seconds North and 75 degrees, 30 minutes, 9 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community is about 259 feet (which is about 79 meters) above sea level. This means it's not right on the coast but has a bit of elevation.
What Does "Unincorporated" Mean?
An "unincorporated community" like Northwood is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's in, which in this case is New Castle County. This is different from a city or town that has its own mayor and city council.
Neighboring Areas Around Northwood
Northwood is surrounded by several other communities and landmarks. To its west, you'll find Delaware Route 3 (also known as Marsh Road), Hayman Place, and the communities of Lynnfield and Webster Farm.
To the south of Northwood is Carrcroft Crest. If you head northwest, you'll reach Winterhaven. And to the east, you'll find the area known as Green Acres. These nearby places help define Northwood's location.
