Delaware Township, Delaware County, Iowa
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| Delaware Township | |
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| — Township — | |
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| Coordinates: 42°30′47″N 91°25′58″W / 42.51306°N 91.43278°WCoordinates: 42°30′47″N 91°25′58″W / 42.51306°N 91.43278°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.64 sq mi (94.89 km2) |
| • Land | 36.45 sq mi (94.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.53% |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,294 |
| • Density | 172.7/sq mi (66.7/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467698 |
Delaware Township is a township in Delaware County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,294[1].
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Cities and towns
- Manchester (vast majority)
[edit] Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
[edit] 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)
[edit] Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Mead, Oakland, Rock Prairie and Saint Marys.
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[edit] References
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