Humboldt Township, Humboldt County, Iowa
Humboldt Township | |
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Coordinates: 42°51′40″N 91°09′14″W / 42.86111°N 91.15389°WCoordinates: 42°51′40″N 91°09′14″W / 42.86111°N 91.15389°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Humboldt |
Established | 1857 |
Area | |
• Total | 36.6 sq mi (95 km2) |
• Land | 36.6 sq mi (95 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 624 |
• Density | 17/sq mi (7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | |
GNIS feature ID | 0468060 |
Humboldt Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, USA.[1] As of the 2000 census, its population was 624. Despite its name, the township does not contain the City of Humboldt.
Geography[]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Humboldt Township covers an area of 36.6 square miles (95 km2); all of this is land.
Cities, towns, villages[]
Adjacent townships[]
- Sherman Township, Kossuth County (north)
- Lu Verne Township, Kossuth County (northeast)
- Vernon Township (east)
- Lake Township (southeast)
- Grove Township (south)
- Rutland Township (southwest)
- Delana Township (west)
- Riverdale Township, Kossuth County (northwest)
Cemetery[]
The township contains Mount Calvary Cemetery.[1]
Political districts[]
- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 4
References[]
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links[]
Categories:
- Populated places established in 1857
- Townships in Humboldt County, Iowa
- Townships in Iowa
- 1857 establishments in Iowa