Klingerstown, Pennsylvania

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Klingerstown, Pennsylvania?Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
2. How many people live in Klingerstown, Pennsylvania?Approximately 200 residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Klingerstown, Pennsylvania?Approximately 0.4 square miles
4. When was Klingerstown, Pennsylvania built?Circa 1830
5. What language do people speak in Klingerstown, Pennsylvania?English
6. What kind of government does Klingerstown, Pennsylvania have?Census-Designated Place (CDP) under Schuylkill County jurisdiction

Appalachian Foothills: The lower, rolling hills that lie at the base of a larger mountain range.
Agrarian Economy: An economy where agriculture is the main source of wealth and employment.
Municipal Government: The local government of a city or town, responsible for public services and administration.
Rural Identity: A sense of self and belonging derived from living in or identifying with the countryside.