Westfield Township, Fayette County, Iowa
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Westfield Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Fayette County | |
| Coordinates: 42°52′17″N 91°47′10″W / 42.87139°N 91.78611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.15 sq mi (91.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) 0.71% |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 297 |
| • Density | 8.45/sq mi (3.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 52141, 52142, 52164, 52169, 52175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468975 |
Westfield Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 297.[1]
Unincorporated towns
According to the United States Census Bureau, Westfield Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers); of this, 35.15 square miles (91.05 square kilometers, 99.29 percent) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers, 0.71 percent) is water.
The city of Fayette is entirely within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
- Albany at 42°51′57″N 91°45′32″W / 42.865814°N 91.758771°W
- Lima at 42°52′06″N 91°44′35″W / 42.868314°N 91.742937°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Union Township (north)
- Pleasant Valley Township (northeast)
- Illyria Township (east)
- Fairfield Township (southeast)
- Smithfield Township (south)
- Harlan Township (southwest)
- Center Township (west)
- Windsor Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Lima, Pleasant Hill and Saint Francis.
Major highways
Lakes
- Volga Lake
Landmarks
- Volga River State Recreation Area (vast majority)
School districts
- North Fayette Valley Community School District
- West Central Community School District
