Iowa Township, Benton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Iowa 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 Km2:84.98
Area Land Km2:84.8
Area Water Km2:0.18
Area Total Sq Mi:32.81
Area Land Sq Mi:32.74
Area Water Sq Mi:0.07
Area Water Percent:0.21
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:423
Population Density Km2:5
Population Density Sq Mi:12.9
Elevation M:281
Elevation Ft:922
Coordinates:41.91°N -92.2303°W
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:52208, 52249, 52257
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0468077

Iowa Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population is 423.[1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Iowa Township covers an area of 32.81 square miles (84.98 square kilometers); of this, 32.74 square miles (84.8 square kilometers, 99.79 percent) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers, 0.21 percent) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

The city of Belle Plaine is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: Beal, Lutheran and Wright.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

School districts

Political districts

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2009-05-07 .

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