Homer Township, Benton County, Iowa

Homer Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 222.[1]

Homer Township
Location in Benton County
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 42°04′25″N 92°13′55″W / 42.07361°N 92.23194°W / 42.07361; -92.23194
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total92.72 km2 (35.8 sq mi)
 • Land92.72 km2 (35.8 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
279 m (915 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total222
 • Density2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52224, 52225, 52229, 52249
GNIS feature ID0468049

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Homer Township covers an area of 35.8 square miles (92.72 square kilometers).

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these two cemeteries: Houghton and Twogood.

School districts

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  • Benton Community School District
  • Union Community School District
  • Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
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