Ravenna Township Ohio Map

About Ravenna Township, Ohio

Ravenna Township is a locality in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Ravenna Township is located at 41.1589°N, 81.2734°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44266.

Ravenna Township unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial retreat, where broad, fertile plains give way to a more varied terrain of rolling hills and wooded vales. It lies 4.4 miles east of Kent, OH (from Kent, OH: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Stow. The land here, a rich loam, has long been a generous host to agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their green hues shifting with the passing sun. Interspersed are pockets of dense woodland, their canopies a deep emerald in summer, turning to a fiery tapestry of red and gold as autumn claims the season. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning life, a constant reminder of the natural cycles that govern this corner of Portage County. Even in the quietude of a weekday afternoon, a gentle hum of activity can be felt, the distant rumble of a tractor or the soft murmur of conversation drifting from a farmhouse porch. This is a place where history is not a grand, imposing monument, but rather a quiet whisper in the rustling leaves and the weathered barns that dot the countryside. Ravenna Township’s origins are rooted in the agricultural promise of the Western Reserve, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the opportunity for self-sufficiency. While the landscape itself has remained relatively constant, the economic currents have shifted over time, from the dominance of farming to a more diversified presence that includes small businesses and commuters finding a quieter pace of life. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, though not within the township’s direct borders, echoes the region’s historical connection to transportation and trade, hinting at a past where water routes dictated the flow of goods and people. Today, Ravenna Township’s character is defined by its enduring connection to the land and a community that values both its heritage and the practicalities of modern living.

About This Ravenna Township Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ravenna Township, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.15886, -81.273442. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ravenna Township and Portage County.

Detailed location data for Ravenna Township includes the ZIP code (44266), telephone area code (440), county seat of Portage County (Ravenna), and school district assignment (Ravenna City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ravenna Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.