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Township in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lisbon Township occupies the 6 mile square on the southern edge of Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 899 and it contained 322 housing units.[3]
Lisbon Township | |
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Coordinates: 41°30′23″N 088°25′12″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Kendall |
Area | |
• Total | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
• Land | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
Population (2010) | |
949 | |
• Density | 24.6/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
FIPS code | 17-093-43913 |
GNIS feature ID | 0429263 |
Early settler John Moore was credited with naming Lisbon Township after Lisbon, Portugal, commenting he wanted a name that was "different." It contains portions of the communities of Helmar, Lisbon and Plattville. With a population of just under 1,000, it is the least-populous township in Kendall County.
It is located at 41.506551 N, -88.419992 W. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2), all land.[3]
The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township also has an elected Assessor, Clerk, and Highway Commissioner.
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