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 | |
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Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W | |
Country | |
State | |
County | Buchanan |
Area | |
• Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.28 km2) |
• Land | 35.65 sq mi (92.34 km2) |
• Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 4,540 |
• Density | 127.3/sq mi (49.2/km2) |
FIPS code | 19-94458[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0468904 |
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.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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