Sylvania Township, Lucas County, Ohio

Sylvania Township, Lucas County, Ohio
Housing development west of the city of Sylvania
Housing development west of the city of Sylvania
Location of Sylvania Township within Lucas County, Ohio.
Location of Sylvania Township within Lucas County, Ohio.
Coordinates: 41°41′54″N 83°41′55″W / 41.69833°N 83.69861°W / 41.69833; -83.69861
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLucas
Area
 • Total
28.5 sq mi (73.7 km2)
 • Land28.4 sq mi (73.5 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population
 • Total
50,679
 • Density1,786/sq mi (689.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43560,43615, 43617, 43623
Area code(s)419, 567
FIPS code39-76025[3]
GNIS feature ID1086536[1]
Websitewww.sylvaniatownship.com

Sylvania Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. As of 2020, the total population was 50,679,[4] making it the second most populous municipality of Lucas County, Northwest Ohio, and the 419 / 567 area codes (behind only Toledo).

The township entirely encompasses the city of Sylvania. Excluding the city of Sylvania, the remainder of the township had a population of 31,668 in 2020. The township government is under direction of a 3-member Board of Trustees (elected to staggered 4-year terms), an elected Clerk and a full-time Administrator.

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Sylvania township, Lucas County, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data".