Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 643 (down from 656 at 2010[2]) and it contained 264 housing units.[1]
Madison Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Jay County | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′19″N 84°51′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.83 sq mi (79.8 km2) |
| • Land | 30.82 sq mi (79.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.026 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 643 |
| • Density | 20.9/sq mi (8.06/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453592 |
Madison Township was established in 1835.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 30.83 square miles (79.8 km2), of which 30.82 square miles (79.8 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[2] The streams of Mad Run, Madison Creek, Speed Run and Walnut Creek run through this township.