Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa

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Benton Township, Cass County
Township
Map highlighting Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 41°27′41″N094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W / 41.46139; -94.87139
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
County Cass
Area
 • Total34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2)
 • Land34.5 sq mi (89.36 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total171
 • Density5/sq mi (1.9/km2)
FIPS code 19-90204 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0467441

Benton Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 171.

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Geography

Benton Township covers an area of 34.53 square miles (89.4 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Highland and Saint Josephs.

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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