Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shenandoah Heights
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Heights Fire Co. No. 1
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Location in Pennsylvania
Shenandoah Heights
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,298 |
| • Density | 1,530/sq mi (590/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
Shenandoah Heights is a small community located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not a formally incorporated town. In the year 2000, about 1,298 people lived there.
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Where is Shenandoah Heights?
Shenandoah Heights is found in the state of Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 40°49′47″N 76°12′21″W / 40.82972°N 76.20583°W. This community covers a total area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Shenandoah Heights?
In 2000, there were 1,298 people living in Shenandoah Heights. These people lived in 549 different homes. The community had a mix of families and single people.
The average age of people living in Shenandoah Heights was 43 years old. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. This means it's a community with a good mix of younger and older residents.
Local Media and Radio
For many years, Shenandoah Heights had its own local radio station. This station was called WMBT AM-1530. It broadcasted from 1963 until 2003, serving the community with local news and entertainment.
Images for kids
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West Mahanoy Township Hall.
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Indiana Avenue.
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Swatara Road.
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Calvary Hill Cemetery.
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Ridgeview Health Center.
See also
In Spanish: Shenandoah Heights para niños
