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Ronks, Pennsylvania
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Ronks post office
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Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Lancaster |
Township | East Lampeter |
Area | |
• Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
• Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 380 ft (120 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 362 |
• Density | 537/sq mi (207.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
17572
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Area code(s) | 717 Exchange: 687 |
FIPS code | 42-65984 |
GNIS feature ID | 1185421 |
Ronks is a small unincorporated farming community and census-designated place (CDP) in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, just west of Paradise. As of the 2010 census the population was 362.
The community is the home of Ronks Concrete Company and has a large Amish and Mennonite population. The Ronks ZIP code of 17572 covers a much larger area than the CDP, extending south into Strasburg Township and east into Leacock Township. Within this larger area are several Amish-themed tourist attractions, shops, restaurants, and lodging.
See also
In Spanish: Ronks para niños
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