Humboldt Township, Coles County, Illinois
| Humboldt Township | |
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| Township | |
 Location in Coles County |
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 Coles County's location in Illinois |
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| Coordinates: 39°35′N 88°17′W / 39.583°N 88.283°WCoordinates: 39°35′N 88°17′W / 39.583°N 88.283°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.57 sq mi (138.7 km2) |
| • Land | 53.52 sq mi (138.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.09% |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 1,316 |
| • Density | 25.1/sq mi (9.7/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61910, 61920, 61931, 61938 |
| FIPS code | 17-029-36555 |
Humboldt Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,341 and it contained 551 housing units. The township changed its name from Milton Township on May 7, 1860.
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 53.57 square miles (138.7 km2), of which 53.52 square miles (138.6 km2) (or 99.91%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.09%) is water.
The township contains four cemeteries: East Humboldt, Gardner, Humboldt and Township.
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