Townshend, Vermont

Townshend, Vermont
First Congregational Church and Meetinghouse
Townshend, Vermont
Townshend, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°2′50″N 72°41′2″W / 43.04722°N 72.68389°W / 43.04722; -72.68389
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyWindham
Communities
Area
  Total
42.8 sq mi (110.8 km2)
  Land42.7 sq mi (110.6 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (247 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,291
  Density28/sq mi (10.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
05353 (Townshend)
05359 (West Townshend)
Area code802
FIPS code50-73300
GNIS feature ID1462229

Townshend is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for the Townshend family, powerful figures in British politics. The population was 1,291 at the 2020 census.