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Washington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°36′23″N 092°27′52″W / 42.60639°N 92.46444°W / 42.60639; -92.46444
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Washington Township, Black Hawk County
Coordinates: 42°36′23″N 092°27′52″W / 42.60639°N 92.46444°W / 42.60639; -92.46444
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Area
 • Total14.98 sq mi (38.8 km2)
 • Land14.61 sq mi (37.83 km2)
 • Water0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total647
 • Density44.3/sq mi (17.1/km2)
FIPS code19-94452[2]
GNIS feature ID0468902

Washington Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 647.

Geography

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Washington Township covers an area of 14.98 square miles (38.8 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Highland, Newell and Washington Chapel.

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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