Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

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Washington Township, Buchanan County
Township
Map highlighting Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 42°30′50″N091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W / 42.51389; -91.90917
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Buchanan
Area
 • Total
36.40 sq mi (94.28 km2)
 • Land35.65 sq mi (92.34 km2)
 • Water0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Elevation
[1]
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
4,540
 • Density127/sq mi (49.2/km2)
FIPS code 19-94458 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0468904

Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,540.

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Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Independence (the county seat). The unincorporated community of Otterville also lies in the township. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: German Catholic, Otterville and Saint Johns.

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.


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