Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa
| Washington Township, Buchanan County | |
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| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°WCoordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W | |
| 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
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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