Reading Township, Pennsylvania

Reading Township,
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Church near the township offices
Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAdams
Settled1749
IncorporatedBefore 1800
Government
  TypeBoard of Supervisors
  ChairpersonKevin Holtzinger
  Vice-ChairpersonGreg Heefner
  SupervisorJason Phillips
Area
  Total
26.74 sq mi (69.26 km2)
  Land26.31 sq mi (68.15 km2)
  Water0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
5,780
  Estimate 
(2016)
5,832
  Density221.63/sq mi (85.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code717
FIPS code42-001-63616
WebsiteOfficial website

Reading Township (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,780 at the 2010 census.