Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,540.

Washington Township, Buchanan County
Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuchanan
Area
  Total36.4 sq mi (94.28 km2)
  Land35.65 sq mi (92.34 km2)
  Water0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total4,540
  Density127.3/sq mi (49.2/km2)
FIPS code19-94458[2]
GNIS feature ID0468904

Geography

Washington Township covers an area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Independence (the county seat). The unincorporated community of Otterville also lies in the township. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: German Catholic, Otterville and Saint Johns.

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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