Washington Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Washington Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
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 Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania highlighting Washington Township |
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 Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.58 sq mi (32.58 km2) |
| • Land | 12.56 sq mi (32.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 28,098 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 859 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (26.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-021-81200 |
Washington Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 875. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Washington Township is located along the eastern edge of Cambria County at approximately 40.3°N by 78.62°W, bordered by Blair County to the east. The township surrounds the borough of Lilly but is separate from it. The borough of Cassandra is along the township's southwestern border. Ebensburg, the Cambria County seat, is 9 miles (14 km) to the northwest, and Altoona is 20 miles (32 km) to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Washington Township has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.6 km2), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.15%, is water. The Little Conemaugh River flows southwestward across the northwest part of the township.
As of the census of 2000, there were 921 people, 351 households, and 265 families residing in the township. The population density was 71.2 people per square mile (27.5/km²). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 28.6/sq mi (11.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.24% White, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.
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