North Okaw Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 983 and it contained 377 housing units.[2] The Kaskaskia River flows through the township. The Cook Mills Consolidated oil field is within this township. The township changed its name from Okaw Township on May 7, 1860.
North Okaw Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Location in Coles County | |
![]() Coles County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°35′N 88°25′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Coles |
Established | November 8, 1859 |
Area | |
• Total | 54.41 sq mi (140.9 km2) |
• Land | 54.37 sq mi (140.8 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.07% |
Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 955 |
• Density | 18.1/sq mi (7.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 61910, 61911, 61931, 61938, 61951 |
FIPS code | 17-029-54014 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 54.41 square miles (140.9 km2), of which 54.37 square miles (140.8 km2) (or 99.93%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.07%) is water.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains five cemeteries: Brann, Mount Zion, Pleasant Grove, Smith and Zoar.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2016 (est.) | 955 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census[3] |
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County seat: Charleston | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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