Center Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.47750°N 87.07472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.19 km2) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 43,267 |
| • Density | 1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-11566[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 |
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.[3]
History
Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.[4]
Cities and towns
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.[5]
Education
Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Center township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 136.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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