Cherokee Township, Cherokee County, Iowa
| Cherokee Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′46″N 095°33′46″W / 42.77944°N 95.56278°WCoordinates: 42°46′46″N 095°33′46″W / 42.77944°N 95.56278°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Cherokee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.98 sq mi (93.19 km2) |
| • Land | 35.95 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,073 |
| • Density | 168.9/sq mi (65.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-90654[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467596 |
Cherokee Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,073.
Geography
Cherokee Township covers an area of 35.98 square miles (93.2 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Cherokee (the county seat). According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Memory Gardens, Mental Health Institute, Mount Calvary and Oak Hill.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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