Fremont Township, Benton County, Iowa
| Fremont Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′33″N 91°53′36″W / 41.99250°N 91.89333°WCoordinates: 41°59′33″N 91°53′36″W / 41.99250°N 91.89333°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.23 sq mi (93.85 km2) |
| • Land | 36.23 sq mi (93.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,736 |
| • Density | 47.9/sq mi (18.5/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 52206, 52228, 52315, 52324, 52332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467872 |
Fremont Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 1,736.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fremont Township covers an area of 36.23 square miles (93.85 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Canton Township (north)
- Fayette Township, Linn County (northeast)
- Clinton Township, Linn County (east)
- Fairfax Township, Linn County (southeast)
- Florence Township (south)
- St. Clair Township (southwest)
- Eldorado Township (west)
- Eden Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Fix, Raetz and Saint Stephens.
Major highways
School districts
- Benton Community School District
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 3rd congressional district
- State House District 39
- State Senate District 20
References
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
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