North Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas

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North Harrison Township
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North Harrison Township
Location in Arkansas
Coordinates: 36°15′1.16″N93°6′8.34″W / 36.2503222°N 93.1023167°W / 36.2503222; -93.1023167
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Arkansas.svg  Arkansas
County Boone
Area
  Total16.988 sq mi (44.00 km2)
  Land16.933 sq mi (43.86 km2)
  Water0.055 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Population
 (2010)
  Total8,057
  Density475.82/sq mi (183.72/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
72601 (Harrison)
Area code 870

North Harrison Township is one of twenty current townships in Boone County, Arkansas, USA. [1] As of the 2010 census, its total population was 8,057.

Contents

Although the township includes a significant portion of the city of Harrison, it also encompasses rural areas. Prior to 1950, this township, along with South Harrison Township, were part of a single Harrison Township. Boundary lines may have been different between the former single Harrison Township and the two modern day townships.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, North Harrison Township covers an area of 16.988 square miles (44.00 km2); 16.933 square miles (43.86 km2) of land and 0.055 square miles (0.14 km2) of water.

Cities, towns, and villages

Population history

The population history includes the population of that portion of the city of Harrison which is included within the boundaries of this township.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1950 4,179
1960 4,71612.8%
1970 5,47116.0%
1980 7,11730.1%
1990 6,393−10.2%
2000 7,74821.2%
2010 8,0574.0%

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References

  1. "North Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved June 2, 2012.