Peru Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
Peru Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
Location in LaSalle County | |
LaSalle County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Established | September 27, 1856 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.98 sq mi (46.6 km2) |
| • Land | 17.48 sq mi (45.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km2) 2.81% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,191 |
| • Density | 583.0/sq mi (225.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-099-59247 |
Peru Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,191 and it contained 4,948 housing units. Peru Township was originally named Salisbury Township, but was changed on September 27, 1856.