Iowa Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population is 423.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Iowa Township covers an area of 32.81 square miles (84.98 square kilometers); of this, 32.74 square miles (84.8 square kilometers, 99.79 percent) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers, 0.21 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages Luzerne (west half)
The city of Belle Plaine is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
Unincorporated towns Irving at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships Kane Township (north) Union Township (northeast) Leroy Township (east) Marengo Township, Iowa County (southeast) Honey Creek Township, Iowa County (south) Jefferson Township, Poweshiek County (southwest) Belle Plaine Township (west) Salt Creek Township, Tama County (west) York Township, Tama County (northwest)
Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Beal, Lutheran and Wright.
Major highways Iowa Highway 21
Airports and landing strips Belle Plaine Municipal Airport
School districts Belle Plaine Community School District Benton Community School District
Political districts Iowa's 3rd congressional district State House District 39 State Senate District 20
References United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas
External links
US-Counties.com City-Data.com