Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
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 Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania highlighting Jackson Township |
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 Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1828 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.0 sq mi (124.3 km2) |
| • Land | 48.0 sq mi (124.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 28,098 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 4,165 |
| • Density | 92/sq mi (35.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-021-37352 |
| Website | www |
Jackson Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,392 at the 2010 census, down from 4,925 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Jackson Township is located on the west side of Cambria County; the western border of the township is the border with Indiana County. The northern border of the township follows the South Branch of Blacklick Creek, a west-flowing tributary of the Conemaugh River. The boroughs of Nanty Glo and Vintondale are in the valley of the South Branch and abut Jackson Township but are separate from it. The unincorporated communities of Mundys Corner and Vinco are in the eastern part of the township.
U.S. Route 22 crosses the center of the township, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Ebensburg, the Cambria County seat, and 27 miles (43 km) to Hollidaysburg, and west 65 miles (105 km) to Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania Route 271 leads north into Nanty Glo and south 10 miles (16 km) to Johnstown.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township has a total area of 47.99 square miles (124.3 km2), of which 47.95 square miles (124.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.12%, is water.
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