Convert are to township
Please provide values below to convert are [a] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to are.
How to Convert Are to Township
1 a = 1.07250599595124e-06 twnsp
Example: convert 15 a to twnsp:
15 a = 15 × 1.07250599595124e-06 twnsp = 1.60875899392686e-05 twnsp
Are to Township Conversion Table
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Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.