Township in Iowa, United States
| Delaware Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Delaware County | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′47″N 91°25′58″W / 42.51306°N 91.43278°W / 42.51306; -91.43278 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.64 sq mi (94.89 km) |
| • Land | 36.45 sq mi (94.39 km) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km) 0.53% |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,294 |
| • Density | 172.7/sq mi (66.7/km) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467698 |
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Delaware Township is a township in Delaware County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,294.
Geography
Delaware Township covers an area of 36.64 square miles (94.89 square kilometers); of this, 0.19 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) or 0.53 percent is water. The streams of Coffins Creek, Honey Creek, Lindsey Creek and Rieger Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
- Manchester (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Honey Creek Township (north)
- Elk Township (northeast)
- Oneida Township (east)
- Milo Township (south)
- Prairie Township (southwest)
- Coffins Grove Township (west)
- Richland Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Mead, Oakland, Rock Prairie and Saint Marys.
Major highways
References
- "U.S. Census website". Retrieved July 8, 2008.
Sources
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Delaware County, Iowa, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Manchester | ||
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| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |