Walnut Township, Dallas County, Iowa

Walnut Township
Location in Dallas County
Location in Dallas County
Coordinates: 41°38′15″N 093°52′43″W / 41.63750°N 93.87861°W / 41.63750; -93.87861
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDallas
Area
 • Total
36.62 sq mi (94.86 km2)
 • Land36.62 sq mi (94.85 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.01%
Elevation
1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
8,074
 • Density220.5/sq mi (85.1/km2)
GNIS feature ID0468883

Walnut Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,074.

Geography

Walnut Township covers an area of 36.62 square miles (94.8 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Waukee. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Hoff and Waukee.

The stream of Little Walnut Creek runs through this township.

Transportation

Walnut Township contains one airport or landing strip, Robel Field.

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