| Peru Township |
| — Township — |
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Location in LaSalle County |
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LaSalle County's location in Illinois |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County |
LaSalle |
| Established |
September 27, 1856 |
| Government |
| • Supervisor |
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| Area |
| • Total |
18.0 sq mi (46.61 km2) |
| • Land |
17.5 sq mi (45.32 km2) |
| • Water |
0.5 sq mi (1.29 km2) 3% |
| Population (2000) |
| • Total |
10,272 |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
Peru Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. The population was 10,272 at the 2000 census. Peru Township was originally named Salisbury Township, but was changed on September 27, 1856.
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Coordinates: 41°19′28″N 89°08′06″W / 41.32444°N 89.13500°W / 41.32444; -89.13500
