Townshend, Vermont

Townshend, Vermont
First Congregational Church and Meetinghouse
Townshend, Vermont
Townshend, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°2′50″N 72°41′2″W / 43.04722°N 72.68389°W / 43.04722; -72.68389
Country United States
State Vermont
CountyWindham
Communities
Area
 • Total
42.8 sq mi (110.8 km2)
 • Land42.7 sq mi (110.6 km2)
 • Water0.077 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (247 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,291
 • Density28/sq mi (10.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
05353 (Townshend)
05359 (West Townshend)
Area code802
FIPS code50-73300
GNIS feature ID1462229

Townshend is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The town was named for the Townshend family, powerful figures in British politics. The population was 1,291 at the 2020 census.