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Van Meter Township, Dallas County, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°33′13″N 093°57′15″W / 41.55361°N 93.95417°W / 41.55361; -93.95417
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Van Meter Township
Location in Dallas County
Location in Dallas County
Coordinates: 41°33′13″N 093°57′15″W / 41.55361°N 93.95417°W / 41.55361; -93.95417
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDallas
Area
 • Total40.11 sq mi (103.9 km2)
 • Land39.6 sq mi (102.55 km2)
 • Water0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)  1.29%
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total3,061
 • Density77.3/sq mi (29.8/km2)
GNIS feature ID0468859

Van Meter Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3061.

Geography

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Van Meter Township covers an area of 40.11 square miles (103.9 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: De Soto and Van Meter. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Clayton, Oakland, Otterman, Thornton, Van Meter and Williams.

The streams of Bulger Creek, North Raccoon River and South Raccoon River run through this township.

Transportation

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Van Meter Township contains landing strip, Flying Green Acres Landing Strip.

References

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