Salem Township Sedgwick County, Kansas | |
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 Location withinSedgwick County | |
  Salem Township Location within state ofKansas | |
| Coordinates:37°31′15″N97°18′56″W / 37.52083°N 97.31556°W /37.52083; -97.31556[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.27 sq mi (83.6 km2) |
| • Land | 31.97 sq mi (82.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 8,411 |
| • Density | 263.1/sq mi (101.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-62675[1] |
| GNIS ID | 474324[1] |
Salem Township is atownship inSedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the2000 United States census, it had a population of 8,411, with a density of 263.1 people per square mile.[2] It located south ofWichita.
The history of Salem Township can be traced through historical maps dating back to the 1860s and 1880s. These maps highlight the development of the area over time, showing features such as theArkansas River, Cowskin Creek, and the positioning of neighboring towns such as Derby and Haysville.
Covering a portion ofHaysville, Salem Township blends historical significance with modern suburban living. It has a total area of 32.27 square miles, with 31.97 square miles of land and 0.3 square mile of water, situated at an elevation of 1,240 feet.
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |