Upper Darby Township

Upper Darby Township spans 7.9 square miles of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and public spaces bordering the western edge of Philadelphia.

The territory, initially inhabited by the Lenape tribe, became a permanent European settlement in 1653 when Swedish colonists established their presence in the area.

The township houses over 100 ethnic communities, making it one of Pennsylvania's most multicultural municipalities with numerous cultural celebrations throughout the year.

The Market-Frankford Line terminal at 69th Street Transportation Center connects residents to Philadelphia's downtown and regional transportation networks.

Students from Highland Park Elementary School led a successful campaign in the 1970s to designate the Pennsylvania Firefly as the official state insect.

Location: Delaware County

Inception: 1653

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Website: http://www.upperdarby.org/

Shares border with: Philadelphia, Haverford Township, Springfield Township, Ridley Township, Darby Township, Aldan, Clifton Heights, Lansdowne, Yeadon, East Lansdowne, Millbourne, Collingdale, Darby

Website: http://upperdarby.org

GPS coordinates: 39.95833,-75.30806

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31