Chicora Pennsylvania Map

About Chicora, Pennsylvania

Chicora is a locality in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 876. The population density is 701.6 people per km². Chicora is located at 40.9481°N, 79.7428°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16025.

Chicora rests in a landscape of rolling hills and broad valleys, where the rich, dark earth of western Pennsylvania yields its bounty to the sky. It lies 28.6 miles north-north-east of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 30°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Butler. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, not dramatic, but substantial enough to shape the flow of small creeks and the way the sun’s light pools in the hollows as evening approaches. Mature trees, a mix of oak and maple, stand sentry along the edges of fields, their branches forming a rough, textured silhouette against the often-pale blue sky, and the air carries the faint, clean scent of damp soil and growing things, even on the driest days. The roads, winding as they do, seem to follow the land’s natural contours, leading you past farmsteads and through stands of woodland, a quiet invitation to explore the understated beauty of this place. The history of Chicora is deeply tied to the land, a story of agriculture and the steady, persistent work of generations who coaxed a living from its soil. For a time, the oil and gas industry also pulsed through this region, leaving its mark on the economy and the very character of the area, a tangible reminder of boom and bust cycles that have shaped many small towns. While those days may have receded, a spirit of resilience remains, evident in the well-tended homes and the familiar faces that greet you. Local traditions, often unwritten, are passed down through shared meals and community gatherings, fostering a sense of continuity. The pace of life in Chicora is measured, allowing for a contemplative appreciation of the changing seasons and the quiet unfolding of everyday moments.

About This Chicora Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chicora, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.948119, -79.742828. 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 Chicora and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Chicora includes the ZIP code (16025), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Butler County (Butler), and school district assignment (Karns City 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 Chicora is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.