Sangamon Township, Piatt County, Illinois
Sangamon Township is a township in Piatt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,357 and it contained 929 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.25 square miles (122.4 km), of which 47.18 square miles (122.2 km) (or 99.85%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km) (or 0.13%) is water. Lakes in this township include Buck Pond (historical). The stream of Madden Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
- Monticello (northeast three-quarters)
Unincorporated towns
Extinct towns
- Centerville
Adjacent townships
- Blue Ridge Township (north)
- Mahomet Township, Champaign County (northeast)
- Scott Township, Champaign County (east)
- Colfax Township, Champaign County (southeast)
- Monticello Township (south)
- Goose Creek Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains nine cemeteries: Argo, Boyer, Bucks Pond, Camp Creek, Hughes, Ingram, Mackey, Madden and Mallory.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Clapper Airport
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 2,351 | ||
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||