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Denmark Township, Emmet County, Iowa

Coordinates: 43°17′52″N 94°30′12″W / 43.29778°N 94.50333°W / 43.29778; -94.50333
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Denmark Township
Township
Location in Emmet County
Location in Emmet County
Coordinates: 43°17′52″N 94°30′12″W / 43.29778°N 94.50333°W / 43.29778; -94.50333
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyEmmet
Area
 • Total93.24 km2 (36 sq mi)
 • Land93.24 km2 (36 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
386 m (1,266 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total588
 • Density6.4/km2 (16.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50514, 50578
GNIS feature ID0467703

Denmark Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 588.[1]

History

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Denmark Township was created in 1883. It was named in honor of a group of Danish families who had arrived shortly before the establishment of the township.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Denmark Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles (91.94 square kilometers).

Cities, towns, villages

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these three cemeteries: Ringsted Memorial, Saint Johns Lutheran and Saint Pauls.

Major highways

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School districts

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  • Armstrong-Ringsted Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
  2. ^ History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 114.
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