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About Cassandra, Pennsylvania

Cassandra is a locality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 101. The population density is 177.3 people per km². Cassandra is located at 40.4087°N, 78.6406°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15925.

Cassandra sleeps in a valley cradled by the rolling, forested hills of Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It lies 15.0 miles west-south-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-east of Ebensburg. The land here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, the slopes rising steeply from the valley floor, their contours softened by the persistent caress of wind and rain. A thin ribbon of water, the Little Conemaugh River, threads its way through the heart of Cassandra, its quiet murmur a constant companion to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a hawk. The air, especially in the cool, clear mornings, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a refreshing balm after the humid embrace of summer. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light that filters through the trees, painting the landscape in hues of lavender and rose, a gentle farewell from the sun. The history of Cassandra is deeply intertwined with the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath these hills, a legacy that shaped its founding and its early economy. Generations of miners toiled in the earth, their labor fueling the industrial might of a bygone era, leaving behind a subtle imprint on the character of the place—a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land. While the deeper seams have long since been worked out, the echoes of that era remain, a subtle undercurrent in the rhythm of life in Cassandra. The local economy now finds its footing in a more varied landscape of small businesses and services, catering to the needs of its residents and the scattered farms that dot the surrounding countryside. The Little Conemaugh River, though no longer a site of heavy industry, still offers a tranquil beauty, its banks a haven for those seeking a moment of quiet reflection amidst the enduring strength of the Pennsylvania countryside.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cassandra, 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 Cassandra and Cambria County.

Detailed location data for Cassandra includes the ZIP code (15925), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Cambria County (Ebensburg), and school district assignment (Portage Area 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 Cassandra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.