Springfield Township, Sangamon County, Illinois
Springfield Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
Location in Sangamon County | |
Sangamon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Established | November 6, 1860 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.33 sq mi (37.1 km2) |
| • Land | 14.06 sq mi (36.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km2) 1.88% |
| Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016) | 5,703 |
| • Density | 444.1/sq mi (171.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-167-72013 |
Springfield Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is made up of unincorporated areas bordering on the city of Springfield, which should not be confused with the township. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,245 and it contained 3,099 housing units.