Amsterdam Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Amsterdam Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 927.[1]

Amsterdam Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 42°57′06″N 93°47′34″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total35.84 sq mi (92.83 km2)
 • Land35.78 sq mi (92.68 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
1,168 ft (356 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total927
 • Density25.9/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50430, 50447
GNIS feature ID0467395

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Amsterdam Township covers an area of 35.84 square miles (92.83 square kilometers); of this, 35.78 square miles (92.68 square kilometers, 99.84 percent) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers, 0.16 percent) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains these three cemeteries: New Amsterdam Township, Old Amsterdam and West Lake.

Major highways
  • Iowa Highway 111

School districts
  • West Hancock Community School District

Political districts
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References
  1. United States Census Bureau U.S. Census website
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