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_   About the Township Settled about 1688. Incorporated as a township August 30, 1736 from Darby Township. Area- 7.62 square miles Population- 84,054 (1980 Census) 81,177 (1990 Census), 81, 821 (2000 Census) Shopping Areas- 69th St. Shopping Ctr., Bond Shopping Ctr., Drug Emporium Plaza, Drexeline Shopping Ctr., Barclay Square Shopping Ctr., Loehmanns Plaza, Home Depot Shopping Center, Township Line Shopping Ctr. Distance to center city Philadelphia is 5.8 miles or 20 minutes Public transportation is available by train, bus, taxi, or trolley Parks and recreation are available at dozens of area parks and playgrounds Upper Darby is 65% residential 25% commercial, 2% industrial, and 8% other 60 to 260 feet above sea level Upper Darby School District (610-789-7200) Community Pages About the Township Township History Comprehensive Plan Market Street "Gateway Project" Community Events Calendar Township Stormwater Management

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