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Exira Township, Audubon County
Township
Map highlighting Exira Township, Audubon County, Iowa.svg
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Audubon
Area
 • Total 38.5 sq mi (99.6 km2)
 • Land 38.3 sq mi (99.3 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,178
 • Density 31/sq mi (11.9/km2)
FIPS code 19-91260
GNIS feature ID 0467804

Exira Township is one of twelve townships located in Audubon County, Iowa, United States. A township is like a small local area or district. In 2010, about 1,178 people lived here.

History of Exira Township

Exira Township was officially created in 1874. This means it started as an organized area for people to live and work together.

Geography and Local Areas

Exira Township covers an area of about 99.3 square kilometers (or 38.3 square miles). It includes two main towns where people live: Brayton and Exira.

The area also has four cemeteries. These are places where people are buried. They are called Bowen, Exira, Holy Trinity, and Oakfield.

See also

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