Harristown Township, Macon County, Illinois
| Harristown Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Macon County | |
 Macon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Settlement | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.29 sq mi (73.3 km2) |
| • Land | 28.1 sq mi (73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.67% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,921 |
| • Density | 68.4/sq mi (26.4/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Harristown Township is located in Macon County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,921 and it contained 793 housing units.[1][2]
Cities and towns
Adjacent townships
- Illini Township (north)
- Hickory Point Township (northeast)
- Decatur Township (east)
- South Wheatland Township (southeast)
- Blue Mound Township (south)
- Mosquito Township, Christian County (southwest)
- Niantic Township (west and northwest)
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.29 square miles (73.3 km2), of which 28.1 square miles (73 km2) (or 99.33%) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) (or 0.67%) is water.[1]
 Oil wells in Harristown Township |  Harristown Township building |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ↑ Population of Harristown Township Retrieved on May 10, 2007
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Coordinates: 39°50′N 89°5′W / 39.833°N 89.083°W