Hanover Township, Allamakee County, Iowa facts for kids
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Hanover Township, Allamakee County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.96 sq mi (93.14 km2) |
| • Land | 35.93 sq mi (93.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-91824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467998 |
Hanover Township is a small area of land in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. It is one of eighteen townships in Allamakee County. A township is like a small local government area. In 2010, about 193 people lived there.
History of Hanover Township
Hanover Township was officially created in the year 1855. This means it was set up as a recognized area for local government.
Geography and Land Features
Hanover Township covers an area of about 35.96 square miles (93.14 square kilometers). This is roughly the size of 25,000 football fields! It does not contain any cities or towns that are officially organized.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a science agency that studies the Earth. According to their records, Hanover Township has three cemeteries. These are called Iowa River, O'Hare Place, and Saint Patricks.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hanover (condado de Allamakee) para niños
