Franklin Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Franklin Township is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 4,262 at the 2010 census. A portion of Beltzville State Park is in Franklin Township.

Franklin Township
Beltzville Dam in Franklin Township in April 2007
Location of Franklin Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Location of Carbon County in Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°51′00″N 75°39′59″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCarbon
Area
  Total15.67 sq mi (40.58 km2)
  Land15.16 sq mi (39.26 km2)
  Water0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2)
Elevation
574 ft (175 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,262
  Estimate 
(2016)
4,126
  Density272.20/sq mi (105.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
18235
Area code(s)610
FIPS code42-025-27368
Websitewww.franklintownshipcarboncounty.com
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