Temple, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Temple, Pennsylvania
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 Temple, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Temple, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,073 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19560
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
Temple is a small community located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It sits at an elevation of about 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level.
This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The community got its name from a local inn called Solomon's Temple. For many years, Temple was its own independent "borough," which is a type of small town with its own government. But on January 1, 1999, Temple was "disincorporated." This means it stopped being an independent borough and became part of Muhlenberg Township.
The ZIP code for Temple is 19560. According to a 2022 survey, about 2,251 people live in Temple.
Education in Temple
Students living in Temple attend schools within the Muhlenberg School District. This district provides public education for children in the area.
