Fairfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 652.[1]
Fairfield Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Fayette County | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′25″N 91°40′10″W / 42.77361°N 91.66944°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 652 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 50606, 52142, 52169 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467810 |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, Fairfield Township covers an area of 36.3 square miles (94 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
editUnincorporated towns
edit(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- Illyria Township (north)
- Highland Township, Clayton County (northeast)
- Sperry Township, Clayton County (east)
- Cass Township, Clayton County (southeast)
- Putnam Township (south)
- Scott Township (southwest)
- Smithfield Township (west)
- Westfield Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
editThe township contains these three cemeteries: Arlington, Corn Hill and Taylorville.
Major highways
edit
Landmarks
editSchool districts
edit- North Fayette Valley Community School District
- Starmont Community School District
Political districts
edit- Iowa's 1st congressional district
- State House District 24
- State Senate District 12