South Temple Pennsylvania Map
South Temple, Pennsylvania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Temple, Berks County.
Interactive Map of South Temple, Pennsylvania
| City | South Temple |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Berks |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.4 |
| Longitude | -75.9 |
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 1820.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Temple, Pennsylvania
South Temple is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,882. The population density is 1820.0 people per km². South Temple is located at 40.4000°N, 75.9000°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19560.
South Temple unfolds as a quiet testament to the rolling Pennsylvania landscape, where the gentle slope of the land, softened by centuries of cultivation, meets the broad, unhurried flow of the Schuylkill River. It lies 4.7 miles north-north-east of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-east of Wyomissing. Here, the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, especially potent in the hushed hours before dawn when mist clings to the valley floor like a forgotten shroud. The houses, many of them sturdy brick structures with wide porches, seem to listen to the wind that whispers through the mature oak and maple trees lining their yards, their leaves catching the golden light of late afternoon in a fleeting, ephemeral dance. This is a place where the horizon feels close, a comforting embrace rather than a stark expanse, and the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm. The history of South Temple is inextricably linked to the very industries that once pulsed through this region, its economy once fueled by the iron furnaces that glowed like watchful eyes along the riverbanks. The legacy of those industrious times can still be felt in the weathered stone of old mill foundations and the ghost of coal dust that seems to linger in the very air, a subtle reminder of a past defined by sweat and hard labor. Today, the character of South Temple is one of quiet resilience, its people drawn to the enduring appeal of a life lived at a more human pace, where the local diner remains a vital hub of conversation and the changing seasons paint the surrounding farmlands in ever-new palettes of ochre and emerald. The river, a constant, shimmering presence, continues to shape the narrative of South Temple, offering a timeless beauty that soothes and sustains.
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About This South Temple Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Temple, 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 South Temple and Berks County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Temple is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Temple is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
