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New Hanover, PA

New Hanover is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,939 at the 2010 census. New Hanover Township is a portion of the original Hanover Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.6 square miles (55.9 km2), all land. It consists mainly of rolling hills and valleys and is drained by the Schuylkill River mostly via the Perkiomen Creek. Its villages include Fagleysville, Frederick (also in Upper Frederick Township,) Hoffmansville, Layfield, New Hanover, New Hanover Square, and Sassamansville (also in Douglass Township.)

New Hanover has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and is in hardiness zones 6b and 7a. The average monthly temperatures in Layfield range from 30.6 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.  The average annual absolute minimum temperature in Layfield is 0.6 °F. 

As of 2020, there were 89.23 miles (143.60 km) of public roads in New Hanover Township, of which 10.11 miles (16.27 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 79.12 miles (127.33 km) were maintained by the township.

Pennsylvania Route 73 and Pennsylvania Route 663 are the primary highways serving New Hanover Township. PA 73 follows an east-west alignment along Big Road, while PA 663 follows a northeast-southwest alignment along North Charlotte Street and Layfield Road. The two routes also share a brief concurrency near the center of the township. Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) provides bus service to the western section of the township along the Orange Line route, which heads south to Pottstown.

New Hanover places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The township has several facilities and programs dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Pottstown Hospital provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Fitness enthusiasts can visit Hanover Area YMCA which offers a range of fitness classes and programs. Check out Life in Balance Yoga for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. New Hanover Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. The Edge Dance Complex offers dance classes that promote physical fitness. CrossFit Hanover is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support.
 

The top sites in New Hanover, PA are Beltzville State Park, Evansburg State Park, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

Population:13,035 (2018). ZIP Code: 19464. Area Code(s): 610 and 484. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Area: 21.68 sq mi (56.2 km2). 

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What is the history of New Hanover, PA?

New Hanover Township’s boundaries were established on December 2, 1673, when King George II set it apart from Springfield and Chesterfield Townships.  It became one of the nine original Townships of Burlington County and was incorporated in 1798.  Pemberton Township was formed partially from New Hanover Township’s territory in 1846, and in 1918 Wrightstown Borough became a separate municipality, taking all of its territory from New Hanover Township.

What are the demographics of New Hanover, PA?

With 11,508 people, Hanover township is the 222nd most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Hanover township racial/ethnic groups are White (76.4%) followed by Hispanic (17.6%) and Two or More (2.8%). In 2022, the median household income of Hanover township households was $65,439. Hanover township households made slightly more than Leetsdale households ($65,417), Bonneauville households ($65,417), Porter township households ($65,417), Victory households ($65,417), and West Branch households ($65,417) . However, 12.8% of Hanover township families live in poverty. 

Is New Hanover, PA a good place to live?

New Hanover Township is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in New Hanover Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. The public schools in New Hanover Township are above average.

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New Hanover Township

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New Hanover TWP.

Pennsylvania Demographics

Beltzville State Park

Evansburg State Park

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Pottstown Hospital

Planet Fitness

Hanover Area YMCA

Life in Balance Yoga

New Hanover Chiropractic 

The Edge Dance Complex

CrossFit Hanover

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