Matney Township, Baxter County, Arkansas

Matney Township is a township in Baxter County, Arkansas. About 241 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
241 ± 139
County
Baxter County
School district
Norfork Schools
Land area
24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$63,700 ± $10,881
Water area
0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0500595056
Coordinates (central point)
36.140966, -92.399622

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Lone Rock Township4.2 mi east
  2. Buford Township6.4 mi north
  3. Big Flat Township8.2 mi south
  4. Marion County Township, Marion County18 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Matney Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Baxter County, largest first

  1. Mountain Home Township20,838 people
  2. Whiteville Township4,608 people
  3. Mill Township2,420 people
  4. Grover Township2,272 people
  5. Union Township2,020 people
  6. Logan Township1,820 people
  7. Pigeon Township1,729 people
  8. North Fork Township1,712 people
  9. Independence Township1,417 people
  10. Buckhorn Township1,199 people
  11. Buford Township1,037 people
  12. Big Flat Township422 people
All 15
  1. Bayou Township340 people
  2. Greenwood Township199 people
  3. Lone Rock Township133 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Baxter County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Matney Township

Longest day
14 hours 38 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:54 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:30 PM around June 28

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:19 AM5:18 PM9 h 59 min
Feb 156:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 53 min
Mar 157:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:36 AM7:43 PM13 h 7 min
May 156:03 AM8:08 PM14 h 5 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:28 PM14 h 37 min
Jul 156:04 AM8:26 PM14 h 22 min
Aug 156:27 AM7:59 PM13 h 32 min
Sep 156:51 AM7:17 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:16 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
Nov 156:46 AM5:01 PM10 h 15 min
Dec 157:13 AM4:56 PM9 h 43 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Baxter County or the local office.

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