Iola Township, Allen County, Kansas
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Iola Township | |
|---|---|
 Salem United Methodist Church (2026) | |
 Location in Allen County | |
| Coordinates: 37°54′28″N 095°26′46″W / 37.90778°N 95.44611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Allen |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.5 sq mi (112.7 km2) |
| • Land | 42.7 sq mi (110.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km2) 1.8% |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 830 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| GNIS ID | 0474513 |
Iola Township is one of twelve townships in Allen County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 830.[1]
Iola Township covers an area of 43.5 square miles (112.7 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Bassett and Iola (the county seat). According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Highland, Iola and Iola.
The streams of Coon Creek, Deer Creek, Elm Creek and Rock Creek run through this township.
Transportation
Iola Township contains three airports or landing strips: Allen County Airport, Allen County Hospital Airport and Womack Airport.
