Pembrey, Delaware facts for kids
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Pembrey, Delaware
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 Pembrey, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Pembrey, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217117 |
Pembrey is a small place in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An "unincorporated community" is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own separate local government. Cities and towns usually have their own mayors and councils. An unincorporated community is governed directly by the county it is in. For Pembrey, that is New Castle County. This means the county provides services like police, fire, and road maintenance.
Where is Pembrey Located?
Pembrey is found in the northern part of Delaware. It is located south of Silverside Road. You can also find it east of Shipley Road. Pembrey is just east of another community called Talleyville. This area is part of the larger New Castle County.
The Name Pembrey
The name "Pembrey" has an interesting history. It comes from a village in West Wales in the United Kingdom. That Welsh village is also called Pembrey. The name "Pembrey" is an English version of the Welsh name "Pen-Bre." In the Welsh language, "Pen-Bre" means 'head of the mountain'.
