Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Chalfont is a borough with home rule status in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,009 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line at Chalfont station.
Chalfont | |
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Main Street in Chalfont | |
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Seal | |
Location of Chalfont in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. | |
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| Coordinates: 40°17′23″N 75°12′37″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Purchased | 1683 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Curran |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,253 |
| • Density | 2,628.55/sq mi (1,014.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 18914 |
| Area code(s) | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-12504 |
| Website | www |
Chalfont is named after Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England. Chalfont was the home of William Penn's first wife, and William Penn is buried at Jordans Quaker Meeting House near Chalfont St Giles.
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