Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Salem Township Sedgwick County, Kansas | |
|---|---|
Location within Sedgwick County | |
Salem Township Location within state of Kansas | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′15″N 97°18′56″W / 37.52083°N 97.31556°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.27 sq mi (83.6 km2) |
| • Land | 31.97 sq mi (82.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 8,411 |
| • Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-62675 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 474324 [1] |
Salem Township is a township in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2000 United States census, it had a population of 8,411, with a density of 263.1 people per square mile.[2] It located south of Wichita.
History
The history of Salem Township can be traced through historical maps dating back to the 1860s and 1880s. These maps highlight the development of the area over time, showing features such as the Arkansas River, Cowskin Creek, and the positioning of neighboring towns such as Derby and Haysville.
Geography
Covering a portion of Haysville, Salem Township blends historical significance with modern suburban living. It has a total area of 32.27 square miles, with 31.97 square miles of land and 0.3 square mile of water, situated at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas: 2000 Population and Housing Counts" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. July 2003. p. 27. Retrieved January 16, 2011.