Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana facts for kids
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Calumet Township
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Township
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| founded | 1883 |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.71 sq mi (178.0 km2) |
| • Land | 61.38 sq mi (159.0 km2) |
| • Water | 7.32 sq mi (19.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 104,258 |
| • Density | 1,698.4/sq mi (655.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-09820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453154 |
Calumet Township is one of eleven townships in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 104,258 and it contained 49,554 housing units.
Calumet Township was established in 1883.
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Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 68.71 square miles (178.0 km2), of which 61.38 square miles (159.0 km2) (or 89.33%) is land and 7.32 square miles (19.0 km2) (or 10.65%) is water.
Cities and Towns
Education
Calumet Township is served by three public school districts. Most of Incorporated Gary is served by the Gary Community School Corporation. Unincorporated areas of Gary in Calumet Township are served by the Lake Ridge Schools Corporation. The town of Griffith is served by Griffith Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Calumet (Indiana) para niños
