South Franklin Township, Pennsylvania

South Franklin Township
South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
Etymology: Benjamin Franklin
Location of South Franklin Township in Washington County
Location of Washington County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington County
EstablishedFebruary 2, 1892
Area
 • Total
20.67 sq mi (53.53 km2)
 • Land20.58 sq mi (53.30 km2)
 • Water0.089 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,864
 • Estimate 
(2021)
2,844
 • Density158/sq mi (60.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code724
FIPS code42-125-72176
Websitewww.southfranklintwp.org
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20003,796
20103,310−12.8%
20202,864−13.5%
2021 (est.)2,844−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

South Franklin Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,864 at the 2020 census.