Branch Township, Pennsylvania

Not to be confused with North Branch Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania or West Branch Township, Pennsylvania.

Branch Township, Pennsylvania
Township
Cemetery in Llewellyn
Location of Branch Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Location of Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
Settled1750
Incorporated1838
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
 • Elected SupervisorsSupervisor David Schultz (2020-2026)

Supervisor Laine Gahres (2016-2022)

Supervisor Robert Houser (2018-2024)
Area
 • Total
11.54 sq mi (29.90 km2)
 • Land11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2)
 • Water0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,748
 • Estimate 
(2023)
1,760
 • Density155/sq mi (59.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-107-08200
Websitebranchtwp.com

Branch Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Formed in 1838 from part of Norwegian Township, it is named for the west branch of the Schuylkill River, which flows through it.

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