Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa

Benton Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 171.

Benton Township, Cass County
Coordinates: 41°27′41″N 094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W / 41.46139; -94.87139
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCass
Area
 • Total34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2)
 • Land34.5 sq mi (89.36 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total171
 • Density5/sq mi (1.9/km2)
FIPS code19-90204[2]
GNIS feature ID0467441

Geography

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Benton Township covers an area of 34.53 square miles (89.4 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Highland and Saint Josephs.

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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