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Blandon, Pennsylvania

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Blandon is a census-designated place[4] in Maidencreek Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 73 and Park Road. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,289 residents.[5]

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20207,289—
U.S. Decennial Census[6][2]
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CountryUnited States
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
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Blandon, Pennsylvania
Maidencreek Church and cemetery in Blandon
Maidencreek Church and cemetery in Blandon
Blandon is located in Pennsylvania
Blandon
Blandon
Location within Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°26′28″N 75°53′13″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
TownshipMaidencreek
Area
 • Total
4.44 sq mi (11.51 km2)
 • Land4.44 sq mi (11.49 km2)
 • Water0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 • Total
7,289
 • Density1,642.5/sq mi (634.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19510
Area codes610 and 484
FIPS code42-06984
GNIS feature ID1169811[3]
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History

A post office called Blandon has been in operation since 1862.[7] Sources differ whether the community was named for H. Willis Bland,[8] a county judge, or for Robert Bland,[9] an original owner of the town site.

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