Eldorado Township, Benton County, Iowa facts for kids
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Eldorado Township
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Location in Benton County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 92.21 km2 (35.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 92.21 km2 (35.6 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) 0% |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,240 |
| • Density | 13.4/km2 (34.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52209, 52315, 52346, 52354
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| GNIS feature ID | 0467771 |
Eldorado Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,240.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Eldorado Township covers an area of 35.6 square miles (92.21 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Eden Township (north)
- Canton Township (northeast)
- Fremont Township (east)
- Florence Township (southeast)
- St. Clair Township (south)
- Leroy Township (southwest)
- Union Township (west)
- Big Grove Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Prairie Lutheran, Saint Johns Lutheran and Salem.
Major highways
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 218
School districts
- Benton Community School District
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Eldorado (Iowa) para niños
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