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List of townships in North Dakota facts for kids

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North Dakota is a state in the United States, and like many states, it's divided into smaller areas to help organize local government and services. These smaller areas are called townships. Think of them as local neighborhoods or small communities within a larger county.

This page lists the townships in North Dakota, based on information from 2010. Each township has its own name, belongs to a specific county, and has a certain number of people living there. They also have a specific land and water area.

For example, some townships you might find in North Dakota include:

North Dakota has many hundreds of townships, each playing a part in the local life of its county.

Former Townships

Sometimes, townships change over time. They might merge with other areas or change their names. For example, some townships that existed during the 2000 census are no longer separate townships today.

  • Bryant Township in Logan County used to have 78 people. It later merged into West Logan UT.
  • Dixon Township in Logan County had 17 people. It also became part of West Logan UT.
  • Elmwood Township in Golden Valley County had 9 people and later became Elmwood UT.

Townships with the Same Name

It might seem a bit confusing, but some townships in North Dakota share the same name! This happens because different counties can name their townships without checking if the name is already used elsewhere in the state. You can tell them apart by looking at the county they are in.

Here are a few examples:

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