Hecla, Pennsylvania
Hecla: Located within the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains in Schuylkill County, this small unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 623 feet above sea level.
About
Hecla is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts about Hecla
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7023,-76.0019 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:36:13 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 55℉ Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Hecla is located at 40°42'8"N 76°0'7"W (40.7023100, -76.0018700).
Hecla map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 2...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hecla, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214810 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | Schuylkill Haven (PA) | 17972-2202 |
| 212300 | Empire Beauty School-Pottsville | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 215479 | Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | Pottsville (PA) | 17901 |
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
| 213349 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown (PA) | 19530-0730 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hecla, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hecla.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Ringgold Post Office | New Ringgold (PA) | 17960 |
| Brockton Post Office | Brockton (PA) | 17925 |
| Mary D Post Office | Mary D (PA) | 17952 |
| Middlepor Post Office | Middleport (PA) | 17953 |
| Tuscarora Post Office | Tuscarora (PA) | 17982 |
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Cressona | 1,585 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Girardville | 1,434 | Borough of Pennsylvania |