Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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Peru Township is one of fourteen townships in Miami County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,638 and it contained 5,195 housing units.[2]
Peru Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Miami County | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′25″N 86°05′14″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.48 sq mi (66.0 km2) |
| • Land | 25.01 sq mi (64.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km2) 1.88% |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,638 |
| • Density | 425.3/sq mi (164.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453729 |
History
Peru Township was organized in 1834.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 25.48 square miles (66.0 km2), of which 25.01 square miles (64.8 km2) (or 98.16%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.2 km2) (or 1.88%) is water.[2] The Wabash River defines the southern border of the township.
Cities, towns, villages
- Peru (northwest three-quarters)
Unincorporated towns
- Oakdale at 40.768375°N 86.053603°W
- Ridgeview at 40.761431°N 86.075548°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Extinct towns
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Bowman, Mount Hope and Schrock.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Benner Field
School districts
Political districts
- Indiana's 5th congressional district
- State House District 23
- State Senate District 18