Washington Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa

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Washington Township
Map highlighting Washington Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa.svg
Location in Chickasaw County
Coordinates: 43°08′45″N092°22′36″W / 43.14583°N 92.37667°W / 43.14583; -92.37667
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Chickasaw
Area
  Total
53.69 sq mi (139.05 km2)
  Land53.69 sq mi (139.05 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
1,171 ft (357 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
954
  Density18/sq mi (6.9/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0468909

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 954.

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Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 53.69 square miles (139.1 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Alta Vista and North Washington. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Calvary, Eggleston Farm, Saint Marys and Union.

Transportation

Washington Township contains one airport or landing strip, New Hampton Municipal Airport.

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