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Washington Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W / 42.51389; -91.90917
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Washington Township, Buchanan County
Coordinates: 42°30′50″N 091°54′33″W / 42.51389°N 91.90917°W / 42.51389; -91.90917
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

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

Geography

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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

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  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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