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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Washington township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ↑ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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