Newton Township, Harvey County, Kansas Explained

Newton Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Harvey
Area Total Km2:69.34
Area Land Km2:69.29
Area Water Km2:0.05
Area Total Sq Mi:26.77
Area Land Sq Mi:26.75
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Area Water Percent:0.07
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1950
Population Density Km2:28.1
Population Density Sq Mi:72.9
Elevation M:447
Elevation Ft:1467
Coordinates:38.0431°N -97.3183°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0473694
Website:County Website

Newton Township is a township in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,950.

Geography

Newton Township covers an area of 26.77sqmi and contains two incorporated settlements: Newton (the county seat) and North Newton. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Greenwood and Saint Marys.

Transportation

Newton Township contains one airport, the Newton City-County Airport is located three miles east of the city of Newton.

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