Place:Tinicum, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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NameTinicum
Alt namesTinicumsource: WeRelate abbreviation
TypeTownship
Coordinates39.869°N 75.288°W
Located inDelaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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Tinicum Township, more popularly known as "Tinicum Island" or "The Island", is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,091 at the 2010 census, down from 4,353 at the 2000 census. Included within the townships boundaries are the communities of Essington and Lester. One of the island's notable aspects is the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, attracting visitors to the island year-round. The international terminal, the western end of the airfield, and runways 9L/27R and 9R/27L of Philadelphia International Airport are located in Tinicum Township.

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