Albin Township, Brown County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Albin Township
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 Albin Township
Location in Minnesota
Albin Township
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Density | 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-00748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0663404 |
Albin Township is a small community located in Brown County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a type of local government area, a bit like a small town or rural district. In the year 2000, about 329 people lived here. Albin Township was officially started in 1870.
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Albin Township covers an area of about 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. About 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers) of the township is covered by water.
Roads and Lakes
A main road, Minnesota State Highway 4, passes through Albin Township. This highway helps people travel to and from the area.
Albin Township is also home to a beautiful body of water called Lake Hanska. Lakes are important for nature and sometimes for fun activities.
Neighboring Areas
Albin Township shares its borders with several other townships. These include:
- Stark Township to the north
- Sigel Township to the northeast
- Lake Hanska Township to the east
- Riverdale Township, Watonwan County to the southeast
- Nelson Township, Watonwan County to the south
- Adrian Township, Watonwan County to the southwest
- Mulligan Township to the west
People of Albin Township
In 2000, the population of Albin Township was 329 people. This means there were about 9.6 people living in each square mile. There were 126 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Age Groups
The people living in Albin Township come from all age groups.
- About 27.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 5.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 21.9% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
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Minnesota State Highway 4 sign
