Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.[4]
Center Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.19 km2) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 46,272 |
| • Density | 1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-11566[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 |
Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.[5]
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.[6]. The Aberdeen CDP is also located in this township.
Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
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