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Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°27′41″N 094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W / 41.46139; -94.87139
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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

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

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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