Throop, PA
Throop, Pennsylvania
- Throop is a borough located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The borough is named after George M. Throop, who was a Vice President of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Throop is located at 41°26′18″N 75°36′30″W (41.4382, -75.6083). The borough has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km2), all of it land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the census of 2010, there were 4,088 people, 1,660 households, and 1,144 families residing in the borough. The population density was 817.6 people per square mile (315.7/km²).
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Throop, PA, is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Allied Services - A leading provider of healthcare and human services for northeastern Pennsylvanians with disabilities and chronic illness.
- Commonwealth Health - A network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, providing comprehensive services to the residents of northeastern Pennsylvania.
- Geisinger Community Medical Center - A tertiary care facility offering a wide range of medical and surgical services.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Throop is served by the Mid Valley School District, which includes Mid Valley Elementary Center and Mid Valley Secondary Center.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- The borough is served by the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS), which provides public transportation to the residents of Throop and the surrounding areas.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States, was born in Scranton, a nearby city, and spent his early childhood in the area.
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