Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Bryn Athyn is a home rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was formerly a borough, and its official name remains "Borough of Bryn Athyn". The population was 1,375 at the 2010 census. It was formed for religious reasons from Moreland Township on February 8, 1916. Bryn Athyn is surrounded by Lower Moreland Township.
Borough of Bryn Athyn | |
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Home Rule Municipality | |
Location of Bryn Athyn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°08′22″N 75°04′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Mayor | Kenneth Schauder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,272 |
| • Density | 658.73/sq mi (254.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 19009 |
| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-09696 |
| Website | http://www.brynathynboro.org |
"Bryn Athyn" was intended to mean "Hill of Unity" by its founders. "Bryn" is Welsh for "hill"; the source of "athyn" is unclear.
Bryn Athyn is located 60.1 miles (96.7 km) southeast of Allentown and 19.9 miles (32.0 km) north of Philadelphia.
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