Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Hanover Township,
Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania
Huber Breaker in Ashley Borough, as viewed from a farm in Hanover Township
Motto: 
"A progressive growing community"
Map of Luzerne County highlighting Hanover Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Settled1772
Incorporated1790
Area
 • Total
19.22 sq mi (49.77 km2)
 • Land18.86 sq mi (48.86 km2)
 • Water0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,424
 • Estimate 
(2021)
11,418
 • Density575.6/sq mi (222.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
18634, mostly 18706
Area codes570 & 272
FIPS code42-079-32416
Websitehanovertownship.org

Hanover Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,424, making it the most populous township in the county.