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Newtown, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 2,272 · #398 in Pennsylvania
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About Newtown

Set in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, Newtown is a small town counting 2,272 people who proudly call it home.

Newtown holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,131 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Newtown Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Newtown — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Newtown

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Newtown Athletic Club · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newtown

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Newtown

  • Council Rock HS North
  • Goodnoe El Sch
  • Newtown El Sch
  • Newtown MS
  • Sol Feinstone El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,272
Rank in state#398 of 1,013
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density4,131/sq mi
Coordinates40.2283, -74.9323

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now65°F
ConditionsRain
Wind10 to 15 mph

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🗺️ Map of Newtown