Aldan, Pennsylvania
Aldan is a borough of 4,259 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1893.
Why visit Aldan
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lansdowne Theater, Collen Brook Farm, Darby Meeting and John M. Drew Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Aldan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aldan
Aldan is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,244 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Aldan, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks20
Collen Brook Farm
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Darby Meeting
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Eden Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United States historic place
John Bartram High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
High school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John M. Patterson School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lansdowne Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Lansdowne Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
Lower Swedish Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Morton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Sellers Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
One of the oldest buildings in Pennsylvania, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
18 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-25:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
1 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
JD African Restaurant
Restaurant · African · 1.4 mi
880 Main Street, Darby
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30
Keya Graves Seafood & Steaks
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 1.4 mi
10 North 9th Street, Darby
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
523 West Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
521 West Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
100 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
13 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship9
Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1101 Main Street, Darby
Holy Cross Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
651 East Springfield Road, Springfield
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
915 Main Street, Darby
Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.8 mi
199 West Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare7
Medical Office Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1501 South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby
Map of Aldan
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delaware County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Lansdowne 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Darby 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Drexel Hill 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Yeadon 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Millbourne 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Broomall 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Rose Valley 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Ardmore 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Paulsboro 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Chester 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aldan PA Municipal Building, Smallbones, CC0
- CollenbrookFarm, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Turret w house 35 West Lansdowne HD, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LansdowneTheatre, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Albertson 85 Greenway DelCo PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20thCenturyClub, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Bartram HS Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- MortonsenCabin, User:Smallbones ., Public domain
- MortonMorton House, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Walnut Park Plaza A, Smallbones, Public domain
- Patterson School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- TB Read School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Tilden Jr HS 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Octavius Catto grave, Lblanchard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sellers Hall Delco, Smallbones, CC0
- LowerSwedishCabin, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- DarbyMeeting2, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Catherine School SW Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- G Wolf School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- St. Philomena Lansdown PA, Smallbones, CC0
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