Amsterdam Township, Hancock County, Iowa
Amsterdam Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 927.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Amsterdam Township covers an area of 35.84 square miles (92.83 square kilometers); of this, 35.78 square miles (92.68 square kilometers, 99.84 percent) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers, 0.16 percent) is water.
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Erin Township (north)
- Liberty Township (northeast)
- Twin Lake Township (east)
- Belmond Township, Wright County (southeast)
- Norway Township, Wright County (south)
- Boone Township, Wright County (southwest)
- Magor Township (west)
- Boone Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: New Amsterdam Township, Old Amsterdam and West Lake.
Major highways
School districts
- West Hancock Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 12
- State Senate District 6
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |