Dayton Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,752.
Dayton Township | |
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Township | |
Location in Chickasaw County | |
| Coordinates: 43°02′17″N 092°22′33″W | |
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| County | Chickasaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.66 sq mi (94.95 km2) |
| • Land | 36.61 sq mi (94.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 0.13% |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,752 |
| • Density | 47.9/sq mi (18.5/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467685 |
Dayton Township was organized in 1859. It is named for William L. Dayton.[1]
Dayton Township covers an area of 36.66 square miles (94.9 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Children of Israel, New Hampton and Saint Marys.
The stream of Spring Branch runs through this township.
Municipalities and communities of Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States | ||
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County seat: New Hampton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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