Colfax Township, Newton County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Colfax Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 155 and it contained 70 housing units.[2]
Colfax Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Newton County | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′09″N 87°20′35″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.53 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.53 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 155 |
| • Density | 4.24/sq mi (1.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 46349, 47943, 47963 |
| Area code | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453237 |
History
Colfax Township was established in 1871. It was named for Vice President Schuyler Colfax.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.53 square miles (94.6 km2), all land.[5]
School districts
Political districts
- Indiana's 1st congressional district
- State House District 15
- State Senate District 6