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Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania
Upper Exeter, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Luzerne
Township Exeter
Area
 • Total 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2)
 • Land 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 707
 • Density 345/sq mi (133.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 570

Upper Exeter is a small community located in Exeter Township, which is part of Luzerne County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not a formally incorporated town or city. In 2010, about 707 people lived in Upper Exeter.

Exploring Upper Exeter's Location

Upper Exeter is found at coordinates 41°24′25″N 75°50′15″W / 41.40694°N 75.83750°W / 41.40694; -75.83750. It sits right along Pennsylvania Route 92, a main road in the northern part of Exeter Township.

Rivers and Nearby Towns

This community is located on the west bank of the Susquehanna River. This is a very important river in Pennsylvania. Upper Exeter is about 6 miles (10 km) north of a town called Pittston.

Land and Water Area

According to information from the United States Census Bureau, Upper Exeter covers a total area of about 5.3 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.1 square kilometers (2.0 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), which is about 4.46% of the total area, is water.

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