New Hampton Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, United States
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New Hampton Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,065.
New Hampton Township | |
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Location in Chickasaw County | |
| Coordinates: 43°02′23″N 092°15′26″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.78 sq mi (95.26 km2) |
| • Land | 36.78 sq mi (95.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 3,065 |
| • Density | 83/sq mi (32.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468432 |
History
New Hampton Township was organized in 1857.[1]
Geography
New Hampton Township covers an area of 36.78 square miles (95.3 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, New Hampton (the county seat), and the hamlet of Boyd.[2] According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Boyd, Saint Josephs and Union.
The stream of Plum Creek runs through this township.
