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Encyclopedia > Narberth, Pennsylvania
Borough of Narberth
Borough
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Montgomery
Area 0.5 mi² (1.3 km²)
 - land 0.5 mi² (1.3 km²)
 - water 0.0 mi² (0 km²), 0%
Center
 - coordinates 40°00′27″N 75°15′44″W / 40.0075, -75.26222Coordinates: 40°00′27″N 75°15′44″W / 40.0075, -75.26222
 - elevation 308 ft (93.9 m)
Population 4,233 (2000)
Density 8,571.7 /mi² (3,309.6 /km²)
Government Council-manager
Incorporated 1895
Mayor Tom Grady (D)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code 610
Location of Narberth in Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Website : http://www.narberthborough.com

Narberth is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,233 at the 2000 census. List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC − 4 hours. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Area codes 484, 610 and 835 are Commonwealth of Pennsylvania telephone area codes which serve the Southeast region of the state including the cities of Allentown and Bethlehem. ... Image File history File links Pennsylvania_Locator_Map. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_PA.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pennsylvania ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...

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History

Narberth was incorporated in 1895. In 1995, the borough celebrated its 100th birthday with a year-long celebration. Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...


Geography

Narberth is located at 40°0′27″N, 75°15′44″W (40.007462, -75.262169)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Narberth is an enclave surrounded by Lower Merion Township, close to the western edge of the city of Philadelphia. It is considered part of the "Main Line," a string of generally wealthy suburbs extending west from Philadelphia along the old Pennsylvania Railroad "main line," from Merion through Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Devon and Wayne, among other towns and municipalities. Narberth is unique among those locations in that it is fairly enclosed; no major thoroughfares run through the town, but Montgomery Avenue runs northwest/southeast along the borough's northern border. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Because of its small size, Narbeth is known as a walking town, with many of its shopping and recreational facilities within a small distance from its residents' houses and SEPTA railway tracks separating the North Side from the South Side of town. Narbeth is mostly a residential community, with a central business district along Haverford, Narberth, Forest and Essex Avenues. The Central Business District of Sydney, Australia. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,233 people, 1,904 households, and 1,037 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,335.4/km² (8,571.7/mi²). There were 1,981 housing units at an average density of 1,561.0/km² (4,011.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.23% White, 1.18% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.27% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,904 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.02. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $60,408, and the median income for a family was $79,545. Males had a median income of $59,076 versus $41,518 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $35,165. About 2.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Recreation

The Borough of Narbeth maintains two recreational facilities: The Narbeth Playground and the Sabine Avenue Tot Lot. The Narbeth Playground has two basketball courts, three tennis courts, a field area, a volleyball court, and a playground for younger children. The Sabine Avenue Tot Lot, on the grounds of the former Narbeth Elementary School, is the smaller of the two and was recently renovated with new playground equipment. In addition, the borough sponsors a Fall soccer program, a Spring baseball program, and a Summer basketball program.


Politics and government

Narberth has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council. The mayor is Tom Grady, a Democrat. The members of borough council, all of whom are Democrats, are Mary Jo Pauxtis (president), Nancy Lotz (vice president), Heidi Boise, Andy Haakenson, Matthew Pettigrew, Michael (Sam) Quinn, and Bob Wegbreit. The Borough Manager is Bill Martin. The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic...


The president of the Civic Association is Christopher Finley. The Civic Association's web site is http://www.narberthpa.org .


The borough is part of the Sixth Congressional District (represented by Rep. Jim Gerlach), the 148th State House District (represented by Rep. Michael Gerber) and the 17th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Constance Williams). The 6th Congressional District was substantially redrawn in the 2002 redistricting. ... James Jim Gerlach (born February 25, 1955) is a politician from the state of Pennsylvania, currently representing the states 6th congressional district (map) in the U.S. House of Representatives. ...


Education

Students who reside in Narberth attend schools in the Lower Merion School District. Lower Merion High School is where NBA superstar Kobe Bryant attended before heading into professional basketball. ...


External links

  • Narberth Business District

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Narberth, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1256 words)
Narberth is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Narberth is an enclave surrounded by Lower Merion Township, close to the western edge of the city of Philadelphia.
Narberth has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council.
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