South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
South Canaan is a township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with 1,793 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake, 4.1 miles S.
- 1,793residents (2020 Census)
- 1,444 ftelevation · 440 m
- 27.5 sq miland area · 71.1 km²
- 65 / sq mipopulation density
- 18436ZIP code
About South Canaan
South Canaan is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 1,768 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
South Canaan is home to Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary and the oldest Eastern Orthodox monastery in North America — Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (Russian: Тихоновский монастырь).
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Living in South Canaan
- Median household income
- $77,273
- Median home value
- $281,600
- Median rent
- $892/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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South Canaan had 1,793 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Density | 65 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Canaan at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,793 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.46 sq mi (71.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5146° N, 75.3973° W |
| ZIP code | 18436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4212772024 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Canaan
- Lake4.1 mi S
- Canaan4.2 mi N
- Waymart5.0 mi N
- Cherry Ridge5.7 mi E
- The Hideout6.0 mi SE
- Jefferson6.4 mi SW
- Prompton6.6 mi NE
- Simpson6.7 mi NW
- Carbondale6.8 mi NW
- Mayfield7.1 mi W
- Texas7.6 mi E
- Jermyn7.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Canaan
What county is South Canaan in?
South Canaan is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of South Canaan, PA?
1,793 people lived in South Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Canaan, PA?
The ZIP code of South Canaan is 18436.
What is the elevation of South Canaan?
1,444 feet (440 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Canaan?
Lake (4.1 mi), Canaan (4.2 mi), Waymart (5.0 mi), Cherry Ridge (5.7 mi), The Hideout (6.0 mi).
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