Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas

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Salem Township
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Township
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Location within Sedgwick County
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Salem Township
Location within state of Kansas
Coordinates: 37°31′15″N97°18′56″W / 37.52083°N 97.31556°W / 37.52083; -97.31556 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Sedgwick
Area
 • Total
32.27 sq mi (83.6 km2)
 • Land31.97 sq mi (82.8 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,240 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
8,411
 • Density260/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-62675 [1]
GNIS ID 474324 [1]

Salem Township is a township in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2000 United States census, it had a population of 8,411, with a density of 263.1 people per square mile. [2] It located south of Wichita.

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History

The history of Salem Township can be traced through historical maps dating back to the 1860s and 1880s. These maps highlight the development of the area over time, showing features such as the Arkansas River, Cowskin Creek, and the positioning of neighboring towns such as Derby and Haysville.

Geography

Covering a portion of Haysville, Salem Township blends historical significance with modern suburban living. It has a total area of 32.27 square miles, with 31.97 square miles of land and 0.3 square mile of water, situated at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ↑ "Kansas: 2000 Population and Housing Counts" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. July 2003. p. 27. Retrieved January 16, 2011.

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