Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

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Buffalo Township, Buchanan County
Map highlighting Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 42°35′58″N091°47′10″W / 42.59944°N 91.78611°W / 42.59944; -91.78611
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Buchanan
Area
  Total
36.53 sq mi (94.62 km2)
  Land36.53 sq mi (94.62 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
560
  Density15/sq mi (5.9/km2)
FIPS code 19-90384 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0467501

Buffalo Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 560. It was established in 1852. [3]

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Geography

Buffalo Township covers an area of 36.53 square miles (94.6 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Aurora and Stanley. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Spangler and Stanley.

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.
  3. History of Buffalo Township