Arcola Pennsylvania Map

About Arcola, Pennsylvania

Arcola is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Arcola is located at 40.1526°N, 75.4566°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19420.

Arcola rests in a landscape where rolling fields, still bearing the faint imprint of agricultural past, surrender to the gentle swell of the land. It lies 1.9 miles west-north-west of Lower Providence, PA (from Lower Providence, PA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-north-west of Norristown. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, the hills not so much mountains as suggestions of elevation, their slopes often cloaked in a generous patchwork of mature trees and more recent woodland. Brooke Run, a modest waterway, threads its way through this terrain, its presence marked by a verdant fringe of willows and sycamores, their leaves catching the shifting light as the day progresses. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of drying grasses and the distant, earthy scent of cultivated soil, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The history of Arcola is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Montgomery County, a legacy that still shapes its character and economy. While farming remains a vital thread, the area has also seen the quiet growth of businesses catering to the surrounding communities, a subtle diversification that reflects a pragmatic approach to sustaining local life. The older homes, with their sturdy stone foundations and welcoming porches, speak of generations who worked this land, while newer constructions blend harmoniously, hinting at a continuity of purpose. There is a sense of quiet industry here, a dedication to craftsmanship and community that feels both grounded and enduring, a particular rhythm that unfolds with the seasons.

About This Arcola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arcola, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.152605, -75.456574. 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 Arcola and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Arcola includes the ZIP code (19426), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Montgomery County (Norristown), 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 Arcola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.