Monticello Township, Piatt County, Illinois
| Monticello Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Piatt County | |
 Piatt County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°00′34″N 88°32′17″W / 40.00944°N 88.53806°WCoordinates: 40°00′34″N 88°32′17″W / 40.00944°N 88.53806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Piatt |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.11 sq mi (124.6 km2) |
| • Land | 48.05 sq mi (124.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.12% |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,906 |
| • Density | 122.9/sq mi (47.5/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0429390 |
Monticello Township is a township in Piatt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,906 and it contained 2,651 housing units.[1]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.11 square miles (124.6 km2), of which 48.05 square miles (124.4 km2) (or 99.88%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.12%) is water.[1] The streams of Camp Creek and Goose Creek run through this township.
Cities and towns
- Monticello (large majority)
Adjacent townships
- Sangamon Township (north)
- Scott Township, Champaign County (northeast)
- Colfax Township, Champaign County (east)
- Sadorus Township, Champaign County (southeast)
- Bement Township (south)
- Willow Branch Township (west)
- Goose Creek Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Haneline, Monticello, Monticello and Woolington.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Piatt County Airport
References
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
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