Peru, Pennsylvania
Peru, Pennsylvania | |
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| Coordinates: 40°51′17″N 77°46′00″W / 40.85472°N 77.76667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Benner |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 26 |
| • Density | 787.88/sq mi (300.97/km2) |
| Demonym | Peruvian |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Area code | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-59580 |
Peru is an unincorporated community in Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. Peru is alternatively known unofficially as Lauvertown. Peru is located northeast of State College and southwest of Pleasant Gap along Pennsylvania Route 26 near the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Rockview.