Newton Township | |
|---|---|
) Location in Jasper County | |
| Coordinates: 40°57′30″N 87°13′49″W / 40.95833°N 87.23028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.37 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.35 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.09% |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 811 |
| • Density | 23.6/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453665 |
Newton Township is one of thirteen townships in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 811 and it contained 316 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.37 square miles (89.0 km2), of which 34.35 square miles (89.0 km2) (or 99.94%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.09%) is water.[1]
Unincorporated towns
- Surrey
Adjacent townships
- Union Township (north)
- Marion Township (east)
- Jordan Township (south)
- Iroquois Township, Newton County (southwest)
- Jackson Township, Newton County (west)
- Colfax Township, Newton County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Burr Oak, Memory Gardens, bluegrass and Old Settlers.
Major highways
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Education
Newton Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Jasper County Public Library.[2]
References
- Citations
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "How do I get a library card?". Jasper County Public Library. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- Sources