How many states use civil townships or towns as county subdivisions?

20 states.

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  1. 45 states
  2. 20 states ✔
  3. 5 states

Why: Civil townships or towns are used as subdivisions of a county in 20 states, mostly in the Northeast and Midwest.

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Answer: 20 states. Civil townships or towns are used as subdivisions of a county in 20 states, mostly in the Northeast and Midwest.

  1. Local government in the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_the_United_States
    Civil townships or towns are used as subdivisions of a county in 20 states
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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