Oval, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Oval, Pennsylvania
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 Oval, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Oval, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Township | Limestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 333.94/sq mi (128.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17702
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-57376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1183132 |
Oval is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Limestone Township, which is part of Lycoming County. Oval is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
In 2010, about 361 people lived in Oval. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 366 people. Even though it's not a separate town, Oval is an important part of Limestone Township.
Where is Oval Located?
Oval is found in the southwestern part of Lycoming County. It sits in the north-central area of Limestone Township.
Roads and Travel
You can reach Oval using Pennsylvania Route 44. This road connects Oval to other places. If you go northwest on PA-44 for about 7 miles, you'll reach Jersey Shore. There, you can also find U.S. Route 220.
If you travel southeast on PA-44, you will cross North White Deer Ridge. About 16 miles away is Allenwood, where you can connect to U.S. Route 15. The main city of Lycoming County, Williamsport, is about 13 miles northeast of Oval. You can get there by taking PA-654.
Land and Water
The area of Oval is about 2.8 square kilometers (or 1.1 square miles). All of this land is dry land; there are no large bodies of water within the CDP itself.
Oval is located in the eastern part of the Nippenose Valley. Water from this area drains into small streams that flow into Antes Creek. Antes Creek then flows northwest and eventually joins the West Branch Susquehanna River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Oval is counted every ten years by the U.S. Census Bureau. This count is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 366 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, 366 people call Oval home.
See also
- In Spanish: Oval (Pensilvania) para niños
