Sandoval Township is located in
Marion County,
Illinois
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. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,322 and it contained 1,005 housing units.
Geography
Sandoval Township (W½ T2N R1E) is centered at 38°36'N 89°7'W (38.362, -89.068). It is transversed north–south by U.S. Route 51 and east–west by U.S. Route 50. The city of
Sandoval
Sandoval is a habitational surname of Spanish language, Spanish origin. It primarily originates from Sandoval de la Reina, Spain, earlier called ''Sannoval'', which is a blend word of Latin ''saltus'' (meaning 'grove' or 'wood') and Latin ''novalis ...
is located in the center of the township and
Junction City is located in the southern part. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.66%) is land and (or 0.34%) is water.
In 1896, Sandoval Township was created from the western half of Odin Township.
Demographics
Adjacent townships
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Carrigan Township (north and northeast)
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Odin Township (east)
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Centralia Township (southeast and south)
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Brookside Township, Clinton County (southwest)
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Meridian Township, Clinton County (west)
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East Fork Township, Clinton County (northwest)
References
External links
US Census
Townships in Marion County, Illinois
Populated places established in 1896
Townships in Illinois
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