Washington Township, Story County, Iowa

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Washington Township
Map highlighting Washington Township, Story County, Iowa.svg
Location in Story County
Coordinates: 41°59′28″N093°38′29″W / 41.99111°N 93.64139°W / 41.99111; -93.64139
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg Iowa
County Story
Area
  Total
35.1 sq mi (91 km2)
  Land35.1 sq mi (91 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0.0%
Elevation
971 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
35,477
  Density1,012/sq mi (391/km2)
ZIP Code
50010
Area code 515

Washington Township is a township in Story County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 35,477.

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 35.1 square miles (91 km2) and contains the incorporated town of Ames, as well as part of Kelley. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Ontario Cemetery, Ames Municipal Cemetery, Memorial Gardens Cemetery, College Cemetery and Sunday Cemetery.

US 69.svg U.S. Route 69 runs north–south through the township and US 30.svg U.S. Route 30 runs east–west.

Washington Township is adjacent to Franklin, Grant and Palestine townships.