Duncannon, Pennsylvania

Duncannon is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,473 at the 2020 census. It is part of the HarrisburgCarlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. The center of population of Pennsylvania is located in Duncannon. Lightning Guider Sleds were manufactured in Duncannon from 1904 until 1988. The Appalachian Trail makes its way through the town, going on various streets, and runs mainly along North High Street. It comes off the mountain at 40.3813, -77.0292 lat/long, onto Inn Road.

Duncannon, Pennsylvania
Duncannon
Location of Duncannon in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Duncannon
Duncannon
Coordinates: 40°23′38″N 77°01′14″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPerry
Settled1792
Incorporated1844
Area
  Total0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2)
  Land0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
(center of borough)
370 ft (110 m)
Highest elevation
(western edge of borough)
506 ft (154 m)
Lowest elevation
(Susquehanna River)
340 ft (100 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,478
  Density3,631.45/sq mi (1,401.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
17020
Area code717
FIPS code42-20240
WebsiteBorough's website
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