Information on Benton, Columbia County
The Borough of Benton is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in Columbia County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Benton Borough HALL, Columbia County
| Benton Borough Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building 500 MAIN STREET BENTON PA 17814 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton Borough Hall | Not available | |
| Benton, PA email | Not available | |
| Benton official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Benton | ||
| Columbia County, Pennsylvania: Vital Records | Benton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Pennsylvania birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Benton
What county is Benton PA in?Benton, PA is located in Columbia County |
Where is Benton, Pennsylvania ?Benton is a municipality in Columbia County, located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, USA. It lies northwest of Bloomsburg and is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick metropolitan area. The town is situated near the northern edge of the Pocono Mountains, providing access to various natural landmarks and recreational areas. |
Benton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia - other counties in Pennsylvania |
Demography of Benton
| Name of Benton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 955 inhabitants | 601 / 7 456 | ||
| Population density in Benton | 1 499,1 pop/sq mi (578,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Benton, PA
This Borough does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Benton, PA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| COLUMBIA COUNTY PROTHONOTARYS OFFICE | 35 W MAIN ST | 5703895614 |
| SULLIVAN COUNTY PROTHONOTARYS OFFICE | 245 MUNCY STREET | 5709467351 |
| HUGHESVILLE POST OFFICE | 44 NORTH MAIN STREET | 5705842590 |
| MONTOUR COUNTY PROTHONOTARYS OFFICE | 253 MILL ST | 5702713010 |
| NANTICOKE POST OFFICE | 70 NORTH MARKET STREET | 5707356540 |
| DALLAS POST OFFICE | 2759 MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | 5706750131 |
| WATSONTOWN POST OFFICE | 316 MAIN STREET | 5705385330 |
| WILKES - BARRE MAIN POST OFFICE | 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 5708313401 |
| HAZLETON POST OFFICE | 231 N. WYOMING STREET | 5704555851 |
| SHAMOKIN POST OFFICE | 201 E. INDEPENDENCE STREET | 5706484686 |
| UNION COUNTY PROTHONOTARYS OFFICE | 103 S 2ND ST | 5705248751 |
| SUNBURY POST OFFICE | 135 NORTH 3RD ST | 5702867176 |
| WYOMING COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS | 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE | 5709962232 |
| LYCOMING COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS | 48 W THIRD ST | 5703272251 |
| JAMES V BROWN LIBRARY | 19 EAST FOURTH STREET | 5703260536 |
Benton administrative numbers
| Benton Borough code | 4205680 |
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| Benton Borough postcode | 17814 |
Transportation modes in Benton
| Airport | Hazleton Regional Airport 24.9 miles Williamsport Regional Airport 28.1 miles Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport 28.7 miles |
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Benton territory
| Benton area | 0,64 sq mi (1,65 km²) |
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| Benton altitude | 764 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.1952 Longitude: -76.385 Latitude: 41° 11' 43'' North Longitude: 76° 23' 6'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Benton | Currently, the town Benton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Benton |
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| Natural parks | Benton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Benton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Stillwater, New Columbus, Orangeville and Millville | ||
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| Laporte | Laporte | Nanticoke |
| Orangeville |  | Stillwater |
| Orangeville | Stillwater | Stillwater |
| Stillwater 3 miles | New Columbus 5.3 miles | Orangeville 8.2 miles |
| Millville 9 miles | Briar Creek 11.4 miles | Berwick 11.9 miles |
| Shickshinny 12.6 miles | Nescopeck 13.4 miles | Bloomsburg 13.8 miles |
| Laporte 16.4 miles | Catawissa 17.2 miles | Picture Rocks 17.7 miles |
| Hughesville 18 miles | Washingtonville 18.1 miles | Eagles Mere 18.1 miles |
| Danville 20 miles | Nanticoke 20.1 miles | Muncy 20.8 miles |
| Turbotville 21 miles | Harveys Lake 21.2 miles | Nuangola 21.4 miles |
Distance between Benton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2333 miles | Houston : 1325 miles | Philadelphia : 105 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2017 miles | San Antonio : 1483 miles | San Diego : 2302 miles |
| Dallas : 1263 miles | San Jose : 2422 miles | Jacksonville : 807 miles |
| Indianapolis : 523 miles | San Francisco : 2473 miles | Austin : 1411 miles |
| Columbus : 357 miles | Fort Worth : 1292 miles | Charlotte : 480 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Benton, PA
Elementary schools in Benton
Appleman Elementary School
District of Benton Area School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 366
High schools in Benton
Benton Area Middle/High School
District of Benton Area School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 293
Leisure and activities in Benton surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Clyde Peeling's Reptiland to Watsontown 11.8 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Mill Race Golf & Camping Resort | Rolling Pines Golf Course to Berwick 11 miles |
| Berwick Golf Club to Berwick 11.4 miles | Wolf Hollow Golf Center to Bloomsburg 11.8 miles |
| Arnold's Golf Course to Nescopeck 12.3 miles | Windsor Heights Golf Course to Bloomsburg 13.9 miles |
| Eagles Mere Country Club to Eagles Mere 18.4 miles | Frosty Valley Country Club to Danville 18.6 miles |
Other information on the Borough of Benton
| Nuclear power plant | Susquehanna Steam Electric Station 23 mile |
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