Girard Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania

Girard Township
Bridge on Gudgeonville Road
Etymology: Stephen Girard
Motto: 
"Erie County's Community of Vision"
Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyErie
Area
 • Total
31.75 sq mi (82.23 km2)
 • Land31.50 sq mi (81.58 km2)
 • Water0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
Highest elevation
(southeast corner)
1,100 ft (340 m)
Lowest elevation572 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,872
 • Estimate 
(2024)
4,800
 • Density156.8/sq mi (60.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code814
FIPS code42-049-29240
Websitewww.girardtownship.com

Girard Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,872 at the 2020 census, down from the population of 5,102 at the 2010 census.