Denmark Township, Emmet County, Iowa

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Denmark Township
Township
Map highlighting Denmark Township, Emmet County, Iowa.svg
Location in Emmet County
Coordinates: 43°17′52″N94°30′12″W / 43.29778°N 94.50333°W / 43.29778; -94.50333
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Emmet
Area
 • Total
36.00 sq mi (93.24 km2)
 • Land36.00 sq mi (93.24 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,266 ft (386 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
588
 • Density17/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50514, 50578
GNIS feature ID 0467703

Denmark Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 588. [1]

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History

Denmark Township was created in 1883. It was named in honor of a group of Danish families who had arrived shortly before the establishment of the township. [2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Denmark Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles (91.94 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Ringsted Memorial, Saint Johns Lutheran and Saint Pauls.

Major highways

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Census website" . Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  2. ↑ History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp.  114.
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