Sanatoga, Pennsylvania

Sanatoga, Pennsylvania is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 8,378 at the 2010 census. It is a part of the Pottsgrove School District.

Geography

Sanatoga is located at 40°14′59″N 75°35′15″W (40.249722, -75.587500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,734 people, 3,219 households, and 2,120 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,158.6 people per square mile (833.6/km²). There were 3,385 housing units at an average density of 944.1/sq mi (364.4/km²).

Education

Sanatoga is served by the Pottsgrove School District. Schools in the district include Pottsgrove High School, Pottsgrove Middle School, and three elementary schools.

Transportation

Sanatoga is served by several major roads, including U.S. Route 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway), which provides connection to King of Prussia and Reading.

Notable people

• John Hartranft, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War, was born in Sanatoga.