Apollo Pennsylvania Map

About Apollo, Pennsylvania

Apollo is a locality in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,488. The population density is 1847.3 people per km². Apollo is located at 40.5815°N, 79.5664°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15613.

Apollo, Pennsylvania, lies cradled by the rolling hills of Armstrong County, where the Kiskiminetas River snakes its way through a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and modern industry. It lies 11.1 miles east-north-east of Plum, PA (from Plum, PA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east-south-east of Allegheny Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant whisper of trees. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the gentler slopes, their verdant hues softening as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch like tired arms across the terrain. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and older clapboard homes, seems to hunker down against the embrace of the surrounding topography, its streets following the natural contours of the land. The history of Apollo is deeply entwined with the bounty and the grit of this region. Once a thriving hub for the coal and coke industry, the echoes of that industrious past still resonate in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. While the major industries have shifted, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains. The Kiskiminetas River, a vital artery for commerce in bygone eras, now offers a quieter beauty, its waters reflecting the changing skies, a constant, murmuring presence that has witnessed generations of life unfold in Apollo. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where community ties are strong, forged in shared history and the simple, enduring rhythm of life in western Pennsylvania.

About This Apollo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Apollo, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Apollo and Armstrong County.

Detailed location data for Apollo includes the ZIP code (15613), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Armstrong County (Kittanning), and school district assignment (Apollo-Ridge School District). 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 Apollo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.