Aurora Township, Illinois
Aurora Township | |
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 Location in Kane County | |
 Kane County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.31 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.68 sq mi (89.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km2) 1.78% |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 146,149 |
| • Density | 4,214.6/sq mi (1,627.3/km2) |
| FIPS code | 17-03025[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428621 |
| Website | auroratownship |
Aurora Township is located in Kane County, Illinois. It is divided by the Fox River. As of the 2010 census, its population was 146,149 and it contained 49,127 housing units.[3]
Geography
Most of the township is incorporated in the City of Aurora. It also includes North Aurora and Montgomery.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.31 square miles (91.5 km2), of which 34.68 square miles (89.8 km2) (or 98.22%) is land and 0.63 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.78%) is water.[3]
Government
The Town Hall is located at 80 N. Broadway, Aurora, Illinois. The Township is led by an elected Supervisor and four Trustees. An Assessor, Clerk and Highway Commissioner are also elected.
The township is responsible for road maintenance, staffing a Youth and Community Center, and operating a handicapped accessible Ride-In-Kane transportation system.
Notes
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
References
- "Aurora Township, Kane County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
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