Witmer, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Witmer, Pennsylvania
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 Witmer, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Witmer, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | East Lampeter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 492 |
| • Density | 396/sq mi (152.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17585
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-85968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1191637 |
Witmer is a small community located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area by the census but doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
In 2010, about 492 people lived in Witmer. It is part of East Lampeter Township.
Where is Witmer Located?
Witmer is in the middle part of Lancaster County. It sits in the eastern section of East Lampeter Township.
- To the south, you'll find Smoketown.
- To the northeast, it borders Upper Leacock Township.
The community is about 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) north of Pennsylvania Route 340. It is also about 6 miles (10 kilometers) east of Lancaster, which is the main city and county seat.
Land and Water in Witmer
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Witmer covers a total area of 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). Most of this area is land.
Only a very small part, about 0.12%, is water. This water includes small streams.
- Water from the western part of Witmer flows into Stauffer Run.
- Water from the eastern part goes into Mill Creek.
Both Stauffer Run and Mill Creek are small rivers that eventually join the Conestoga River. The Conestoga River then flows southwest into the larger Susquehanna River.
