Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Buffalo Township, Buchanan County
Township
Coordinates: 42°35′58″N 091°47′10″W / 42.59944°N 91.78611°W / 42.59944; -91.78611
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBuchanan
Area
 • Total
36.53 sq mi (94.62 km2)
 • Land36.53 sq mi (94.62 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
560
 • Density15.3/sq mi (5.9/km2)
FIPS code19-90384[2]
GNIS feature ID0467501

Buffalo Township is one of sixteen townships in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 560. It was established in 1852.[3]

Geography

Buffalo Township covers an area of 36.53 square miles (94.6 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Aurora and Stanley. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Spangler and Stanley.

References

  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.
  3. ^ History of Buffalo Township


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