Homer Township, Benton County, Iowa
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Homer Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 42°04′25″N 92°13′55″W / 42.07361°N 92.23194°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.80 sq mi (92.72 km2) |
| • Land | 35.80 sq mi (92.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 222 |
| • Density | 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52224, 52225, 52229, 52249 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468049 |
Homer Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 222.[1]
Unincorporated towns
According to the United States Census Bureau, Homer Township covers an area of 35.8 square miles (92.72 square kilometers).
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Monroe Township (north)
- Jackson Township (northeast)
- Big Grove Township (east)
- Union Township (southeast)
- Kane Township (south)
- York Township, Tama County (southwest)
- Oneida Township, Tama County (west)
- Clark Township, Tama County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these two cemeteries: Houghton and Twogood.
School districts
- Benton Community School District
- Union Community School District
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
