Center Township, Fayette County, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Center Township is one of twenty townships
in Fayette County
, Iowa
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 353.
, Center Township covers an area of 36.73 square miles (95.13 square kilometers); of this, 36.69 square miles (95.03 square kilometers, 99.89 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers, 0.12 percent) is water.
is located in Center township. It is the only incorporated community. The disincorporated community of Donnan
was located at 42.8960907°N 91.8779435°W.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Fayette County
Fayette County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
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, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 353.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, Center Township covers an area of 36.73 square miles (95.13 square kilometers); of this, 36.69 square miles (95.03 square kilometers, 99.89 percent) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers, 0.12 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
The town of RandaliaRandalia, Iowa
Randalia is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 84 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Randalia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
is located in Center township. It is the only incorporated community. The disincorporated community of Donnan
Donnan, Iowa
Donnan is a former city in the U.S. state of Iowa, located in central Fayette County. For many years, this farm hamlet was Iowa's smallest incorporated city. The town's population slowly eroded over the years; by 1990 the population had dropped to 7, and the remaining residents voted to...
was located at 42.8960907°N 91.8779435°W.
Adjacent townships
- Windsor TownshipWindsor Township, Fayette County, IowaWindsor Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 847.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Windsor Township covers an area of 36.26 square miles ....
(north) - Union TownshipUnion Township, Fayette County, IowaUnion Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 448.It was previously called West Union township...
(northeast) - Westfield TownshipWestfield Township, Fayette County, IowaWestfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 393.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Westfield Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles ; of this, 35.15 square miles is land and 0.25 square miles...
(east) - Smithfield TownshipSmithfield Township, Fayette County, IowaSmithfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 243.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Smithfield Township covers an area of 36.09 square miles .-Adjacent townships:* Westfield Township * Illyria Township...
(southeast) - Harlan TownshipHarlan Township, Fayette County, IowaHarlan Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 844.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Harlan Township covers an area of 36.79 square miles ; of this, 36.76 square miles is land and 0.03 square miles Harlan...
(south) - Fremont TownshipFremont Township, Fayette County, IowaFremont Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 620.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Fremont Township covers an area of 37.03 square miles ....
(southwest) - Banks TownshipBanks Township, Fayette County, IowaBanks Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 384.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Banks Township covers an area of 36.53 square miles ....
(west) - Bethel TownshipBethel Township, Fayette County, IowaBethel Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 379.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Bethel Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles ; of this, 36.09 square miles is land and 0.03 square miles Bethel...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Center Grove, Dunham's Grove and Fayette County Farm.School districts
- North Fayette Community School District
- West Central Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 1st congressional districtIowa's 1st congressional districtIowa's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers the northeastern part of the state. The district includes Dubuque, Clinton, Davenport and Waterloo....
- State House District 18
- State Senate District 9