Newton Township, Jasper County, Indiana

Newton Township
Township
Location in Jasper County
Location in Jasper County
Coordinates: 40°57′30″N 87°13′49″W / 40.95833°N 87.23028°W / 40.95833; -87.23028
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total
34.37 sq mi (89.0 km2)
 • Land34.35 sq mi (89.0 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.09%
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
825
 • Density23.6/sq mi (9.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0453665

Newton Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 825 (up from 811 at 2010[2]) and it contained 325 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.37 square miles (89.0 km2), of which 34.35 square miles (89.0 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.09%) is water.[2]

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains three cemeteries: Burr Oak, Memory Gardens, bluegrass and Old Settlers.

Major highways

Education

Newton Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[3]

References

Citations
  1. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Newton Township, Jasper County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "How do I get a library card?". Jasper County Public Library. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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