Swedeland Pennsylvania Map

About Swedeland, Pennsylvania

Swedeland is a locality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,630. The population density is 337.9 people per km². Swedeland is located at 40.0879°N, 75.3310°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19428.

Swedeland lies in a broad valley, its character shaped by the generous slopes that spill down from the ridges to the north and south. It lies 2.4 miles south-south-east of Norristown, PA (from Norristown, PA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-west of Lower Merion. The land itself, a rich, deep loam, yields to the plow with a satisfying give, and in the springtime, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and burgeoning green. Here, the Schuylkill River, a broad, slow-moving artery, traces a patient course, its banks often fringed with willows that trail their leafy fingers in the current, catching the sun’s light in a thousand shimmering points. The sky above Swedeland can be a vast, ever-changing canvas, from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the clear, boundless blue of a perfect summer afternoon. The history of Swedeland is deeply entwined with the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who, drawn by the fertile soil and the river’s power, established farms and mills. The echoes of that early industry still resonate in the weathered stone of old buildings, some now repurposed, others standing as quiet monuments to a bygone era. For generations, the local economy thrived on agriculture and the processing of its bounty, with the river serving as a vital conduit for trade. Today, while the landscape retains its pastoral charm, Swedeland has also grown into a comfortable residential hub, its streets lined with homes that reflect a blend of historic architecture and modern living, a quiet testament to its enduring appeal.

About This Swedeland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Swedeland, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.087887, -75.331017. 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 Swedeland and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Swedeland includes the ZIP code (19406), 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 (Upper Merion 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 Swedeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.