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Mercer Township, Adams County
Township
Map highlighting Mercer Township, Adams County, Iowa.svg
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Adams
Area
 • Total 35.78 sq mi (92.67 km2)
 • Land 35.78 sq mi (92.67 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 153
 • Density 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 19-92916
GNIS feature ID 0468375

Mercer Township is a small community located in Adams County, Iowa, in the United States. It is one of twelve townships that make up Adams County. In 2010, about 153 people lived there.

What is a Township?

A township is a type of local government area in the United States. It's like a smaller division within a county. Townships often manage things like local roads and sometimes even fire protection or parks.

How Townships Are Formed

Townships were created a long time ago. They helped organize land and communities as the country grew. Many states, especially in the Midwest, use townships.

Where is Mercer Township?

Mercer Township is found in the southwestern part of Iowa. It is part of Adams County. The township covers an area of about 35.78 square miles (92.67 square kilometers).

Land and Water

The entire area of Mercer Township is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. This means it's a completely land-based area.

Elevation

The land in Mercer Township is about 1,263 feet (385 meters) above sea level. This elevation gives you an idea of how high the land is compared to the ocean.

Population and People

In 2010, the population of Mercer Township was 153 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. The population density was about 4.3 people per square mile. This means there's a lot of open space.

Census Information

The United States Census counts how many people live in different areas. This helps us understand communities. The 2010 census showed the population of Mercer Township.

Time Zone

Mercer Township is in the Central Time Zone. This means it follows Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During Daylight Saving Time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).

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