Country United States County Monroe Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Elevation 303 m Population 2,164 (2000) Area code 595 | State Pennsylvania Township Barrett GNIS feature ID 1192235 Zip code 18325 Local time Tuesday 4:10 PM | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 99% Humidity | ||
Canadensis is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Canadensis is home to a few small shops, restaurants and churches. The "crossroads", which is the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 447 and 390, is the center of the community. Its name is derived from the Latin word meaning "Of Canada".
Contents
- Map of Canadensis Barrett Township PA USA
- Pronunciation
- Tourism
- Transportation
- Bordering towns
- Schools
- Government
- References
Map of Canadensis, Barrett Township, PA, USA
Pronunciation
Canadensis is pronounced Can-ah-DEN-sis.
Tourism
Canadensis is the "heart" of the Poconos; it is home to a number of bed & breakfasts. The area is more for the outdoor enthusiasts, mostly during the summer. In the summer Canadensis serves as a home to many sleepaway campers from the tri-state area at Camp Canadensis. There are no actual tourism sites within Canadensis. Canadensis has a few restaurants and small businesses which function to serve the local economy rather than attract tourists.
Transportation
Canadensis has two state roads, Pennsylvania Route 447 and Pennsylvania Route 390, which intersect at the "center" of town.
Bordering towns
Schools
Pocono Mountain School District (Bordering East Stroudsburg Area School District)
Government
Canadensis has no formal government; it is under the jurisdiction of the Barrett Township Supervisors.