Newport Township, Pennsylvania

Newport Township, Pennsylvania
Map of Luzerne County highlighting Newport Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Settled1772
Incorporated1790
Area
 • Total
17.19 sq mi (44.51 km2)
 • Land16.76 sq mi (43.40 km2)
 • Water0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,444
 • Estimate 
(2021)
4,453
 • Density314.7/sq mi (121.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-079-53960
Websitewww.newporttownship.org

Newport Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, the population was 4,444. Newport is located on the outskirts of Nanticoke City.