Newton Township | |
|---|---|
| Location in Jasper County | |
| Coordinates: 40°57′30″N87°13′49″W / 40.95833°N 87.23028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.37 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.35 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.078 km2) 0.09% |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 825 |
| • Density | 23.6/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453665 |
Newton Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 825 (up from 811 at 2010 [2] ) and it contained 325 housing units.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.37 square miles (89.0 km2), of which 34.35 square miles (89.0 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.09%) is water. [2]
The township contains three cemeteries: Burr Oak, Memory Gardens, bluegrass and Old Settlers.
Newton Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library. [3]