Bruce Township, Benton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Bruce Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1: Iowa
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Benton
Area Total Km2:93.42
Area Land Km2:93.42
Area Water Km2:0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.07
Area Land Sq Mi:36.07
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Area Water Percent:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:319
Population Density Km2:3.4
Population Density Sq Mi:8.8
Elevation M:278
Elevation Ft:912
Coordinates:42.2483°N -92.2306°W
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:50651, 52224, 52229
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0467494

Bruce Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 319. As of 2018, the population is 298.[1]

History

Bruce Township was founded in 1853.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bruce Township covers an area of 36.07 square miles (93.42 square kilometers).

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Fairview Cemetery.

Major highways

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2009-05-07 .
  2. Book: The History of Benton County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c . Western Historical . 1878 . 312.

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