Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Washington Township, Buchanan County
Township
Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W / 42.51389; -91.90917Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W / 42.51389; -91.90917
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Buchanan
Area
 • Total 36.4 sq mi (94.28 km2)
 • Land 35.65 sq mi (92.34 km2)
 • Water 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Elevation[1] 958 ft (292 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 4,540
 • Density 127.3/sq mi (49.2/km2)
FIPS code 19-94458[2]
GNIS feature ID 0468904

Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,540.

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Independence (the county seat). The unincorporated community of Otterville also lies in the township. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: German Catholic, Otterville and Saint Johns.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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