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Orthel Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Orthel Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 247.[1]

Orthel Township
Township
Location in Hancock County
Location in Hancock County
Coordinates: 43°07′39″N 93°54′49″W / 43.12750°N 93.91361°W / 43.12750; -93.91361
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total35.84 sq mi (92.82 km2)
 • Land35.77 sq mi (92.64 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)  0.18%
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total247
 • Density6.9/sq mi (2.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50423, 50483
GNIS feature ID0468475

History

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Orthel Township was founded in 1882.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Orthel Township covers an area of 35.84 square miles (92.82 square kilometers); of this, 35.77 square miles (92.64 square kilometers, 99.81 percent) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers, 0.18 percent) is water.

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 Orthel Township Cemetery.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Wesley Landing Strip

School districts

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  • Corwith-Wesley Community School District
  • West Hancock Community School District
  • Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District

Political districts

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  2. ^ History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 269.
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