Municipality Page Template (with Explanations & Sources)
Name: [Municipality Name]
Official designation, including “Borough,” “Township,” or “City.”
Source: Allegheny County Municipality Map
Type: [City / Borough / Township]
Pennsylvania law classifies municipalities into these three categories. Important for governance and legal structure.
Source: PA DCED – Municipal Statistics
Year Incorporated / Established: [Year]
Year the municipality was founded or incorporated. Shows historical context.
Source: PA DCED or local municipal website
Population (2020 Census): [####]
Total residents counted in the 2020 U.S. Census, the most recent complete enumeration.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau – Data Profile
Area (sq mi): [##.##]
Land area in square miles. Water areas (if any) are usually listed separately.
Source: U.S. Census Gazetteer Files
Population Density (per sq mi): [####]
Population divided by land area. Useful for comparing urban vs. suburban vs. rural character.
Derived from Census data above
School District: [District Name]
Each municipality belongs to a public school district. Critical for families and local identity.
Source: Allegheny Intermediate Unit – School District Map
ZIP Code(s): [List all]
USPS postal codes covering the municipality. Many municipalities have multiple codes; some overlap with neighbors.
Source: USPS ZIP Code Lookup
Official Website: [URL]
The municipality’s official online presence, usually providing contacts, ordinances, and services.
Source: Municipality websites (linked from PA DCED)