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Homer Township, Benton County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°04′25″N 92°13′55″W / 42.07361°N 92.23194°W / 42.07361; -92.23194
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Homer Township
Location in Benton County
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 42°04′25″N 92°13′55″W / 42.07361°N 92.23194°W / 42.07361; -92.23194
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total92.72 km2 (35.8 sq mi)
 • Land92.72 km2 (35.8 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
279 m (915 ft)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total222
 • Density2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52224, 52225, 52229, 52249
GNIS feature ID0468049

Homer Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 222.[1]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Homer Township covers an area of 35.8 square miles (92.72 square kilometers).

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these two cemeteries: Houghton and Twogood.

School districts

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  • Benton Community School District
  • Union Community School District
  • Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
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