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Upper Macungie, PA

Upper Macungie Township is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The population of Upper Macungie Township was 26,377 as of the 2020 U.S. census, making it the fourth-fastest-growing municipality of any category in Pennsylvania in terms of total population growth between 2010 and 2020.

The township was created in 1832 when Macungie Township was divided into Upper and Lower Macungie townships. It is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, which had a population of 861,899 and was the 68th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. as of the 2020 census.

Upper Macungie Township is located 11.5 miles (18.5 km) southwest of Allentown, 60.8 miles (97.8 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and 99.2 miles (159.6 km) west of New York City.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.0 km²), of which 26.1 square miles (67.6 km²) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²), or 0.65%, is water. It is drained by tributaries of Little Lehigh Creek and Jordan Creek into the Lehigh River, which in turn joins the Delaware River in Easton.

Upper Macungie Township villages include Breinigsville, Fogelsville, Krocksville, Kuhnsville, Newtown, Ruppsville, and Trexlertown. The township has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) and the hardiness zone is 6b. The monthly average temperature in Fogelsville ranges from 28.5 °F (−1.9 °C) in January to 73.3 °F (22.9 °C) in July.

The township is served by Parkland School District. Students in grades 9-12 attend Parkland High School in the district. Most of its middle school students attend Springhouse Middle School except those in the far north of the township. The district maintains six elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fifth grades, including Fogelsville, Fred J. Jaindl, and Veterans Memorial Elementary Schools in Upper Macungie, and Cetronia, Kernsville, and Parkway Manor Elementary Schools located elsewhere in the district.

The township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness among its residents. LVH–Macungie offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness provide a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training options. Spooky Nook Sports is perfect for sports enthusiasts, offering facilities for various indoor and outdoor sports. Another excellent option is The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, which combines wellness with nature through its holistic spa services. Yoga Lab is perfect for yoga enthusiasts looking to improve their flexibility and strength.

Top sites in Upper Macungie, PA include  Grange Park, Church Lane Park, and Macungie Memorial Park.

Population: 26,377 (2020). Elevation: 374 feet (114 m). Area: 23.59 square miles (61.08 km²). ZIP Code: 18031. Area code: 610, 484. 

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What county is Upper Macungie, PA?

Upper Macungie Township is a township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The population of Upper Macungie Township was 26,377 as of the 2020 U.S. census, making it the fourth-fastest-growing municipality of any category in Pennsylvania in terms of total population growth between 2010 and 2020.

Is Upper Macungie, PA a good place to live?

Upper Macungie Township is in Lehigh County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Upper Macungie Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Upper Macungie Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Upper Macungie Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Upper Macungie Township are highly rated.

What is the history of Upper Macungie, PA?

It evolved from the word for German: Deutsch). The township was divided in 1832 into Upper and Lower Macungie. By 1845, the population of Upper Macungie was 1,769 and while still mostly farms and woodlands, there were two grist mills, two sawmills, and several tanneries. To this day, familiar names like Breinigsville, Trexlertown, and Fogelsville, as well as dozens of street and landmark names, are testimony to the omnipresence of our Pennsylvania Dutch forbears.

Sources

Township of Upper Macungie

Wikipedia

Niche

Grange Park

Church Lane Park

Macungie Memorial Park

LVH–Macungie

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Spooky Nook Sports

The Lodge at Woodloch Spa

Yoga Lab

Wildlands Conservancy

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