The township nearly surrounds, but is a separate entity from, Gallitzin borough.

[3] It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The borough of Ashville touches the northwestern corner of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.3 km2), all land.

There were 471 housing units at an average density of 27.8 per square mile (10.7/km2).