Chatham Township, Sangamon County, Illinois
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Chatham Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 Location in Sangamon County | |
 Sangamon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Established | November 6, 1860 |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.26 sq mi (96.5 km2) |
| • Land | 37.23 sq mi (96.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.078 km2) 0.08% |
| Population (2010) | |
| 7,450 | |
| • Density | 187.4/sq mi (72.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-167-12697 |
Chatham Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,978 and it contained 2,963 housing units.[2] Chatham Township changed its name from Campbell Township on September 2, 1863.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.26 square miles (96.5 km2), of which 37.23 square miles (96.4 km2) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) (or 0.08%) is water.[2]
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