Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,429 at the 2020 census. Located 19 miles (31 km) southwest of York and 54 miles (87 km) north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland, the town is situated in a productive agricultural region. It is named after the German city of Hanover and is a principal city of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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| Nicknames: Black Rose Community, Snack Capital of the World, Rogue's Roost | |
| Motto(s): Fiat Justitia (Latin: Let Justice be Done) | |
Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. | |
Hanover Location in Pennsylvania Hanover Hanover (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′26″N 76°59′5″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Founded | 1763 |
| Incorporated | March 4, 1815 |
| Founded by | Richard McAllister |
| Named for | Hanover, Germany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | SueAnn Whitman |
| • Borough Manager | Nan Dunford |
| • City Council | Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.57 km2) |
| • Land | 3.70 sq mi (9.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,429 |
| • Density | 4,445.08/sq mi (1,716.10/km2) |
| Demonym | Hanoverians |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 17331, 17332, 17333, 17335 |
| Area code | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-32448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215748 |
| Website | hanoverboroughpa |
The site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, Hanover has since become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" due to the establishment of multiple food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century. Notable companies based in the borough include Utz Brands and Snyder's of Hanover.