South Canaan, Pennsylvania
South Canaan: Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
About
South Canaan is a township located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,768 and a population density of 63 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,772 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Canaan
| Population : | 1,772 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Different from : | Canaan Township |
| Area : | 28.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,738 feet / 1444 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:11:26 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 18459 |
| Density : | 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Canaan is located at 41°30'19"N 75°24'44"W (41.5053600, -75.4121300).
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Demographics
The population of South Canaan increased by 0.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,802 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,792 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,783 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,787 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,771 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,773 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,756 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,758 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,764 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,772 | 0.45% | estimation process |
People born in South Canaan (1)
American botanist (1871-1952) Walter Tennyson Swingle was born in South Canaan
Schools in South Canaan
College & universities near South Canaan, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214652 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Dunmore (PA) | 18512-1602 |
| 213233 | Johnson College | Scranton (PA) | 18508-1495 |
| 213826 | Marywood University | Scranton (PA) | 18509-1598 |
| 246071 | Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County | Scranton (PA) | 18508 |
| 385503 | Fortis Institute-Scranton | Scranton (PA) | 18509-2903 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Canaan, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near South Canaan
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Canaan Post Office | South Canaan (PA) | 18459 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Honesdale | 4,298 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Damascus | 3,622 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cherry Ridge | 1,848 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Dyberry | 1,404 | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania |
| Waymart | 1,263 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Hawley | 1,138 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cascade | 397 | Township in northeastern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Prompton | 233 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Bethany | 222 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Starrucca | 165 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
South Canaan distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
