Philadelphia, Missouri facts for kids
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Philadelphia, Missouri
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 Philadelphia, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Philadelphia, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 272.13/sq mi (105.00/km2) |
| ZIP code |
63463
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-57350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806414 |
Philadelphia is a small community in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's located in the western part of Marion County. You can find it about 12 miles west of a town called Palmyra, right along Missouri Route 168. Philadelphia is also part of the larger Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.
This community was officially planned out in 1835. It got its name from the much bigger city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. People have been sending mail from a post office in Philadelphia, Missouri, since 1847.
In 2020, Philadelphia was counted as a "census-designated place" for the first time. At that time, its population was 206 people.
Where is Philadelphia, Missouri?
Philadelphia is located in the western part of Marion County, Missouri. It is about 12 miles west of Palmyra, which is the main town of the county. Other nearby towns include Monroe City (16 miles south) and Shelbyville (18 miles east). Ewing is about 13 miles north.
The largest city in Marion County is Hannibal. Hannibal is about 25 miles southeast of Philadelphia, located along the Mississippi River.
Land and Water Around Philadelphia
The area of Philadelphia is about 0.76 square miles, and all of it is land. There are no large lakes or rivers directly within the community.
Water from Philadelphia flows in two main directions. To the north, it drains into a small stream that leads to the South Fabius River. To the south, water flows into a stream that connects to the North River. Both of these rivers eventually flow east and join the mighty Mississippi River.
How Many People Live in Philadelphia?
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| 2020 | 206 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts all its people in what is called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
The first time Philadelphia was officially counted as a "census-designated place" was in 2020. The census showed that 206 people lived in Philadelphia at that time.
