East Oakland Township, Coles County, Illinois
East Oakland Township | |
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Location in Coles County | |
Coles County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°38′N 88°1′W / 39.633°N 88.017°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.33 sq mi (101.9 km2) |
| • Land | 39.25 sq mi (101.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.20% |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,229 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61912, 61943 |
| FIPS code | 17-029-22138 |
East Oakland Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,229 and it contained 628 housing units. The township changed its name from Oakland Township on May 7, 1860.