Lafayette Township, Coles County, Illinois
Lafayette Township | |
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Location in Coles County | |
Coles County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′N 88°18′W / 39.483°N 88.300°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.27 sq mi (93.9 km2) |
| • Land | 36.19 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.22% |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,765 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61920, 61938, 62440 |
| FIPS code | 17-029-40637 |
Lafayette Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,765 and it contained 2,240 housing units. The Coles County Memorial Airport is located in this township.