Pennsauken Township, New Jersey

Pennsauken is a township in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It is a suburb of Philadelphia which is across the Delaware River. They are connected by the Betsy Ross Bridge.

 
Location of Pennsauken Township in Camden County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Location of Pennsauken Township in Camden County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Census Bureau map of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°58′06″N 75°03′29″W / 39.968392°N 75.057942°W / 39.968392; -75.057942Coordinates: 39°58′06″N 75°03′29″W / 39.968392°N 75.057942°W / 39.968392; -75.057942[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyCamden
IncorporatedFebruary 18, 1892
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • BodyTownship Committee
Area
 • Total12.13 sq mi (31.41 km2)
 • Land10.48 sq mi (27.14 km2)
 • Water1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2)  13.59%
 • Rank189th of 565 in state
5th of 37 in county[1]
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population
 • Total37,074
 • Rank66th of 565 in state
5th of 37 in county[7]
 • Density3,537.9/sq mi (1,366.0/km2)
  • Rank190th of 565 in state
23rd of 37 in county[7]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
08109–08110[8][9]
FIPS code3400757660[1][11][12]
GNIS feature ID0882157[1][13]
Websitewww.twp.pennsauken.nj.us

The township includes Petty's Island, a 392-acre (1.59 km2) island in the Delaware River.

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