McCandless, Pennsylvania

McCandless is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 28,457 at the 2010 census.[2]

McCandless,
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Home Rule Municipality
Typical suburban street
Typical suburban street
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40.57651°N 80.029292°W / 40.57651; -80.029292
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Settled1796
Incorporated1851
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Council PresidentKimberly K. Zachary (R)
  Town ManagerTobias M. Cordek
Area
  Total16.60 sq mi (43.00 km2)
  Land16.50 sq mi (42.73 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total28,457
  Estimate 
(2018)
28,311
  Density1,742.83/sq mi (672.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15237, 15090, 15101, 15127
Area code(s)412, 724, 878
FIPS code42-003-45900
WebsiteMcCandless official website

The town was named after a person, Wilson McCandless (June 19, 1810 – June 30, 1882). He was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

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