Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois

Mattoon Township
Township

Location in Coles County

Coles County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 39°29′N 88°25′W / 39.483°N 88.417°W / 39.483; -88.417Coordinates: 39°29′N 88°25′W / 39.483°N 88.417°W / 39.483; -88.417
Country United States
State Illinois
County Coles
Established November 8, 1859
Area
 • Total 36.17 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Land 36.17 sq mi (93.7 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation 715 ft (218 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 15,817
 • Density 437.3/sq mi (168.8/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 61928, 61938
GNIS feature ID 0429340

Mattoon Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 15,817 and it contained 7,536 housing units.[1]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.17 square miles (93.7 km2), all land.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

Extinct towns

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Calvary and Dodge Grove.

Major highways

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.

Adjacent townships

East Nelson Township, Moultrie County North Okaw Township Humboldt Township
Whitley Township, Moultrie County Lafayette Township
   Mattoon Township  
Ash Grove Township, Shelby County Paradise Township Pleasant Grove Township
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