South Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas

South Harrison Township is one of twenty current townships in Boone County, Arkansas, USA.[1] As of the 2010 census, its total population was 7,590.

South Harrison Township
Township
South Harrison Township
Location in Arkansas
Coordinates: 36°11′25.71″N 93°8′4.34″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyBoone
Area
 • Total27.175 sq mi (70.38 km2)
 • Land27.101 sq mi (70.19 km2)
 • Water0.074 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,590
 • Density280.06/sq mi (108.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
72601 (Harrison)
Area code(s)870

Although the township includes a significant portion of the city of Harrison, it also encompasses rural areas. Prior to 1950, this township, along with North Harrison Township, were part of a single Harrison Township. Boundary lines may have been different between the former single Harrison Township and the two modern day townships.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, South Harrison Township covers an area of 27.175 square miles (70.38 km2); 27.101 square miles (70.19 km2) of land and 0.074 square miles (0.19 km2) of water.

Cities, towns, and villages

Population history

The population history includes the population of that portion of the city of Harrison which is included within the boundaries of this township.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19502,958—
19603,48617.8%
19704,16119.4%
19805,17424.3%
19906,32022.1%
20007,08712.1%
20107,5907.1%

References
  1. "South Harrison Township, Boone County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
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