Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana

Washington Township
Township
Coordinates: 41°28′45″N 86°58′59″W / 41.47917°N 86.98306°WCoordinates: 41°28′45″N 86°58′59″W / 41.47917°N 86.98306°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Porter
Government
  Type Indiana township
Area
  Total 29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
  Land 29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[1] 771 ft (235 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 4,785
  Density 162.2/sq mi (62.64/km2)
FIPS code 18-80954[2]
GNIS feature ID 454014

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,785.[3]

Cities and towns

There are no incorporated communities in the township.[4]

Education

Washington Township is served by the East Porter County School Corporation. Their high school is Washington Township High School, located on State Route 2, east of Valparaiso.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Washington township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  4. Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986

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