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 | |
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| Coordinates: 41°27′41″N 094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2) |
| • Land | 34.5 sq mi (89.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-90204[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467441 |
Geography
editBenton 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
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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