Convert square kilometer to township
Please provide values below to convert square kilometer [km^2] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square kilometer.
How to Convert Square Kilometer to Township
1 km^2 = 0.0107250599595124 twnsp
Example: convert 15 km^2 to twnsp:
15 km^2 = 15 × 0.0107250599595124 twnsp = 0.160875899392686 twnsp
Square Kilometer to Township Conversion Table
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Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.