Union Township, Benton County, Iowa
| Union Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′21″N 92°07′04″W / 41.98917°N 92.11778°WCoordinates: 41°59′21″N 92°07′04″W / 41.98917°N 92.11778°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.88 sq mi (92.92 km2) |
| • Land | 35.88 sq mi (92.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 996 |
| • Density | 27.8/sq mi (10.7/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 52209, 52249, 52257, 52346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468808 |
Union Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 996.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 35.88 square miles (92.92 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Big Grove Township (north)
- Eden Township (northeast)
- Eldorado Township (east)
- St. Clair Township (southeast)
- Leroy Township (south)
- Iowa Township (southwest)
- Kane Township (west)
- Homer Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Bender and Calvary Catholic.
Major highways
School districts
- Benton 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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