Ronks, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Ronks, Pennsylvania
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 Ronks, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Ronks, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | East Lampeter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 380 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 580.12/sq mi (224.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17572
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-65984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1185421 |
Ronks is a small farming community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is an unincorporated area, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Ronks is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government defines for counting people.
This community is home to Ronks Concrete Company. Many Amish and Mennonite people live here. The Ronks ZIP code (17572) covers a much larger area than just the CDP. This wider area has many tourist spots, shops, and restaurants that focus on the Amish way of life.
Where is Ronks Located?
Ronks is in the eastern part of East Lampeter Township. This is in the middle-east section of Lancaster County. It is just west of a place called Paradise.
To the north of Ronks is Bird-in-Hand. To the southeast, you'll find Soudersburg. A major road, U.S. Route 30, runs along the southern edge of Ronks. The main part of Ronks is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) north of this road. The city of Lancaster is about 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
Land and Water in Ronks
The Ronks CDP covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02%, is water.
Water from Ronks flows west into Mill Creek. This creek is part of the larger Conestoga River system.
Who Lives in Ronks?
Ronks is a small community. In the year 2020, the population was 391 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Census Bureau count.
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| 2020 | 391 | — | |
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