Humboldt Township is one of twelve townships in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States.[1] As of the 2000 census, its population was 624. Despite its name, the township does not contain the City of Humboldt.
Humboldt Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Humboldt County | |
| Coordinates: 42°51′40″N 91°09′14″W / 42.86111°N 91.15389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Established | 1857 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.6 sq mi (95 km2) |
| • Land | 36.6 sq mi (95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 624 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468060 |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, Humboldt Township covers an area of 36.6 square miles (95 km2); all of this is land.
Cities, towns, villages
editAdjacent townships
edit- Sherman Township, Kossuth County (north)
- Lu Verne Township, Kossuth County (northeast)
- Vernon Township (east)
- Lake Township (southeast)
- Grove Township (south)
- Rutland Township (southwest)
- Delana Township (west)
- Riverdale Township, Kossuth County (northwest)
Cemetery
editThe township contains Mount Calvary Cemetery.[1]
Political districts
edit- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 4