Washington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Washington Township, Black Hawk County
Township
Coordinates: 42°36′23″N 092°27′52″W / 42.60639°N 92.46444°W / 42.60639; -92.46444
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Area
 • Total
14.98 sq mi (38.8 km2)
 • Land14.61 sq mi (37.83 km2)
 • Water0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2)
Elevation
[1]
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
647
 • Density44.3/sq mi (17.1/km2)
FIPS code19-94452[2]
GNIS feature ID0468902

Washington Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 647.

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 14.98 square miles (38.8 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Highland, Newell and Washington Chapel.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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