Hamlin Township, Audubon County, Iowa facts for kids
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Hamlin Township, Audubon County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Audubon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.82 sq mi (92.76 km2) |
| • Land | 35.79 sq mi (92.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
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| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 19-91815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467994 |
Hamlin Township is a small area of land in Audubon County, Iowa, United States. It's one of twelve townships in this county. In 2010, about 252 people lived there. Townships are like small local government areas. They help manage things for people living in rural parts of a county.
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History of Hamlin Township
Hamlin Township was officially created in 1873. This means it started to be recognized as its own area for local government. It was named after Nathaniel Hamlin. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Geography of Hamlin Township
Hamlin Township covers an area of about 35.82 square miles (or 92.76 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of a medium-sized city. There are no big towns or cities located inside Hamlin Township. It's mostly rural land.
Cemeteries in Hamlin Township
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there are three cemeteries in Hamlin Township. These are places where people are buried. The cemeteries are called Adventist, Danish, and Seventh Day Adventist.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hamlin (Iowa) para niños
