Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
| Center Township | |
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Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.47750°N 87.07472°WCoordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.47750°N 87.07472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.19 km2) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 43,267 |
| • Density | 1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-11566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 |
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.
Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.
Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
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