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For the university in Philadelphia, see Temple University. Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Temple, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Temple is located in PennsylvaniaTempleTempleLocation within the U.S. state of PennsylvaniaShow map of PennsylvaniaTemple is located in the United StatesTempleTempleTemple (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 40°24′31″N 75°55′19″W / 40.40861°N 75.92194°W / 40.40861; -75.92194
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
TownshipMuhlenberg
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population
 • Total2,073
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code19560
Area code(s)610 and 484
Map of Temple before it was dissolved

Temple is a census-designated place in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States at an elevation of 361 feet (110 m). The community was named for a local inn called Solomon's Temple. Temple was an independent borough until it was disincorporated on January 1, 1999. The ZIP code is 19560. As of the 2022 American Community Survey, the population was 2,251 residents.

Education

Temple is part of the Muhlenberg School District.

References

  1. "Some peculiar post office names in Berks". Reading Eagle. November 27, 1910. p. 11. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  2. 1990s Pennsylvania boundary changes
  3. "Census profile: Temple, PA". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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