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Township in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
West Galena Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,323 and it contained 1,849 housing units.[2]
West Galena Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jo Daviess County | |
 Jo Daviess County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°24′16″N 90°27′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Established | November 2, 1852 |
| Government | |
| • Supervisor | Charles Quick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.2 sq mi (29 km2) |
| • Land | 9.5 sq mi (25 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) 15.18% |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 3,166 |
| • Density | 349.9/sq mi (135.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61025, 61036 |
| FIPS code | 17-085-80359 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which 9.5 square miles (25 km2) (or 84.82%) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) (or 15.18%) is water.[2]
The township contains two cemeteries: Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, Illinois) and Saint Marys.
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