Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Buffalo Township, Buchanan County
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Buchanan
Area Total Km2:94.62
Area Land Km2:94.62
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:36.53
Area Land Sq Mi:36.53
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:560
Population Density Km2:5.9
Population Density Sq Mi:15.3
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:326
Elevation Ft:1070
Coordinates:42.5994°N -91.7861°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-90384[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0467501

Buffalo Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 560. It was established in 1852.[3]

Geography

Buffalo Township covers an area of 36.53sqmi and contains two incorporated settlements: Aurora and Stanley. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Spangler and Stanley.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. http://history.rays-place.com/ia/buc-buffalo.htm History of Buffalo Township

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