Salem Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Salem Township,
Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania
Salem Township as seen from Council Cup
Map of Luzerne County highlighting Salem Township
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Area
 • Total
29.99 sq mi (77.68 km2)
 • Land28.99 sq mi (75.08 km2)
 • Water1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,019
 • Estimate 
(2021)
4,023
 • Density144.5/sq mi (55.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-079-67456
Websitehttps://www.salemtwp.org/about-us

Salem Township is a township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,019 at the 2020 census. The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, a nuclear power plant, is located in Salem.