Allegheny Township Pennsylvania Map

About Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania

Allegheny Township is a locality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Allegheny Township is located at 40.5926°N, 79.6278°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15656.

Allegheny Township rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent artistry of water and time. It lies 9.0 miles north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of New Kensington. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, cradle the land, their contours softened by a generous rainfall that nourishes the fertile soil. Small streams, like silver threads, meander through the valleys, their quiet murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, invigorating aroma that speaks of a robust, unhurried life. Even on a cloudy day, a certain diffused light seems to linger, lending a soft luminescence to the fields and forests. The history of Allegheny Township is deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth and the drive for industry. Once a region rich with coal seams, its economy now leans towards agriculture and smaller manufacturing, a transition that has subtly altered the character of its communities. Old farmsteads, their weathered barns standing sentinel against the sky, whisper tales of generations who worked this land. The spirit of self-reliance and community remains a strong current, evident in the local events and the friendly nods exchanged on quiet country roads. While the echoes of its industrial past are not entirely absent, the present in Allegheny Township is defined by a grounded resilience and a quiet appreciation for the enduring beauty of its rolling terrain.

About This Allegheny Township Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.592562, -79.627752. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Allegheny Township and Westmoreland County.

Detailed location data for Allegheny Township includes the ZIP code (15656), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Westmoreland County (Greensburg), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Allegheny Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.