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Amherst Township, Cherokee County, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°46′30″N 095°47′53″W / 42.77500°N 95.79806°W / 42.77500; -95.79806
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Amherst Township
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N 095°47′53″W / 42.77500°N 95.79806°W / 42.77500; -95.79806
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCherokee
Area
 • Total35.91 sq mi (93 km2)
 • Land35.91 sq mi (93 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total324
 • Density9/sq mi (3.5/km2)
FIPS code19-90063[2]
GNIS feature ID0467393

Amherst Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 324.

Geography

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Amherst Township covers an area of 35.91 square miles (93.0 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.

References

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  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.
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