Russia Township, Polk County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Russia Township, Minnesota
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 Russia Township, Polk County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Russia Township, Polk County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-56446 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665493 |
Russia Township is a small area in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is a type of local government area called a township. This area is also part of the larger Grand Forks region, which includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.
In the year 2000, only 33 people lived in Russia Township. A small community called Greenview is located within this township.
History of Russia Township
Russia Township was officially created in 1882. It was named after the country of Russia.
Geography and Location
This township covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
A main road, Minnesota Highway 9, runs through the township. This highway helps people travel to and from the area.
Who Lives in Russia Township?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 33 people living here. These people lived in 15 different homes, and 10 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Russia Township were White (about 97%). A small number (about 3%) were from other backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino people.
The people living in the township were of different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. Around 21% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 46 years.
