Denmark Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 588. History Denmark Township was created in 1883. It was named in honor of a group of Danish families who had arrived shortly before the establishment of the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Denmark Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles (91.94 square kilometers). Cities, towns, villages Ringsted Unincorporated towns Forsyth at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships Armstrong Grove Township (north) Swea Township, Kossuth County (northeast) Seneca Township, Kossuth County (east) Fenton Township, Kossuth County (southeast) Independence Township, Palo Alto County (south) Vernon Township, Palo Alto County (southwest) Jack Creek Township (west) Swan Lake Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Ringsted Memorial, Saint Johns Lutheran and Saint Pauls. Major highways Iowa Highway 15 School districts Armstrong-Ringsted Community School District Political districts Iowa's 4th congressional district State House District 7 State Senate District 4 References United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com Danish-American culture in Iowa Townships in Emmet County, Iowa Townships in Iowa