Ranshaw, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ranshaw, Pennsylvania
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Ranshaw, Pennsylvania
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 Ranshaw, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Township | Coal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 3,297.10/sq mi (1,274.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17866
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-63416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1184656 |
Ranshaw is a small village located in Coal Township, which is part of Northumberland County in the state of Pennsylvania. This quiet community is found just east of the city of Shamokin. As of the 2020 census, about 176 people live in Ranshaw.
About Ranshaw Village
Ranshaw is a small community in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. It's known as a village, which is a type of settlement that is usually smaller than a town or city but larger than a tiny hamlet. Villages often have a close-knit feel, where neighbors know each other well.
Where is Ranshaw?
Ranshaw is located in a region of Pennsylvania that has a history of coal mining. It's nestled within Coal Township, which gets its name from the area's past. The village is situated in Northumberland County, which is in the central-eastern part of the state. If you look on a map, you'll find it not far from the larger city of Shamokin.
Size and Area
Even though it's a village, Ranshaw covers a small area. It's about 0.36 square kilometers (or 0.14 square miles) in total. This means it's a very compact place where homes and buildings are relatively close together.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Ranshaw is counted every ten years by the United States government. This count is called a census.
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| 2020 | 176 | — | |
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- In 2020, the census showed that 176 people lived in Ranshaw. This makes it a very small community.
- The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer. In Ranshaw, there are about 1,274 people per square kilometer. This shows that even though the village is small, people live fairly close to each other.
See also
In Spanish: Ranshaw para niños
