Lake Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Lake Township,
Cerro Gordo County
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cerro Gordo
Area Total Km2:69.31
Area Land Km2:69.31
Area Water Km2:0
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:26.76
Area Land Sq Mi:26.76
Area Water Sq Mi:0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:345
Population Density Km2:5
Population Density Sq Mi:12.9
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:360
Elevation Ft:1181
Coordinates:43.1272°N -93.3175°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-92346[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0468178

Lake Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 345.

Geography

Lake Township covers an area of 26.76sqmi and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Memorial Park. Lake Township includes the territory between Mason City and Clear Lake, the two largest cities in the county, and the only two that are not part of any township. Mason City Municipal Airport is located in Lake Township.

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. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.

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