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Channahon Township
Township
Location in Will County
Location in Will County
Country United States
State Illinois
County Will
Established November 6, 1849
Area
 • Total 35.8 sq mi (92.71 km2)
 • Land 33.4 sq mi (86.50 km2)
 • Water 2.4 sq mi (6.21 km2)  7%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 8,339
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Channahon Township is a community located in Will County, which is part of the state of Illinois in the United States. It is a place where people live and work, just like a town or a small city.

About Channahon Township

Channahon Township is a local government area. It helps manage services for the people who live there. This includes things like roads and local government offices.

Where is Channahon Township located?

Channahon Township is found in the northeastern part of Illinois. It is specifically located within Will County. This county is near the big city of Chicago.

How big is Channahon Township?

The total area of Channahon Township is about 35.8 square miles (92.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 33.4 square miles (86.50 square kilometers). The rest is water, like rivers or lakes.

Who lives in Channahon Township?

As of the year 2000, about 8,339 people lived in Channahon Township. This number tells us how many residents called the township home at that time.

When was Channahon Township established?

Channahon Township was officially established a long time ago. It was created on November 6, 1849. This means it has been a recognized community for over 170 years!

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Channahon para niños

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