South Tamaqua, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Tamaqua
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Intersection of PA 309 and PA 443 in South Tamaqua
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 South Tamaqua
Location in Pennsylvania
South Tamaqua
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Township | West Penn |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17960 & 18252
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1188113 |
South Tamaqua is a small village in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township. South Tamaqua is located in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania.
Discover South Tamaqua
South Tamaqua is found right next to the Little Schuylkill River. This river flows through the area. The village is also where two important roads meet: Route 309 and Route 443. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
Location and Services
South Tamaqua is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It's a part of the beautiful landscape of eastern Pennsylvania. Even though it's a small place, it has connections to nearby towns.
The village uses two different ZIP codes for mail. Some parts use 17960, which is for the nearby town of New Ringgold. Other parts use 18252, which is for Tamaqua. This is common in smaller communities that are close to larger towns. For phone calls, the area uses the 570 area code.
