Iola Township, Allen County, Kansas

Iola Township
Township

Location in Allen County
Coordinates: 37°54′28″N 095°26′46″W / 37.90778°N 95.44611°W / 37.90778; -95.44611Coordinates: 37°54′28″N 095°26′46″W / 37.90778°N 95.44611°W / 37.90778; -95.44611
Country United States
State Kansas
County Allen
Area
  Total 43.5 sq mi (112.7 km2)
  Land 42.7 sq mi (110.6 km2)
  Water 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2)  1.8%
Elevation 958 ft (292 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 830
  Density 19/sq mi (7.5/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0474513

Iola Township is one of twelve townships in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 830.[1]

Geography

Iola Township covers an area of 43.5 square miles (112.7 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Bassett and Iola (the county seat). According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Highland, Iola and Iola.

The streams of Coon Creek, Deer Creek, Elm Creek and Rock Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Iola Township contains three airports or landing strips: Allen County Airport, Allen County Hospital Airport and Womack Airport.

References

  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Iola township, Allen County, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 10, 2013.


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