Swartzville, 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 Swartzville, Lancaster County.
| City | Swartzville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.233148 |
| Longitude | -76.078276 |
| Population | 1,799 |
| Density | 476.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Swartzville is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,799. The population density is 476.4 people per km². Swartzville is located at 40.2331°N, 76.0783°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17517.
Swartzville unfolds across rolling farmland, a quilt of emerald fields and golden corn stretching towards horizons softened by the Pennsylvania air. It lies 10.7 miles south-west of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Ephrata. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, where creek beds carve sinuous paths through fertile soil, catching the light in quicksilver flashes. Old farmhouses, their stone foundations weathered to a soft grey, stand sentinel amidst mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that often burns with the fiery hues of sunset. The very air hums with the quiet industry of the countryside, a palpable sense of groundedness that settles deep in the bones. The story of Swartzville is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots and the quiet perseverance of its people. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring strength of the farming communities that shaped its character. The local economy, while perhaps more diversified now than in its earliest days, still carries the echo of fields tilled and barns filled, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Small businesses, often family-run, provide the essential services, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence that defines the Swartzville experience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Swartzville, 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 Swartzville and Lancaster County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Swartzville 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 Swartzville 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. |