Western Township, Carroll County, Arkansas
Western Township is a township in Carroll County, Arkansas. About 8,835 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 105 sq mi (273 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 8,835 ± 806
- County
- Carroll County
- School district
- Eureka Springs School District
- Land area
- 105 sq mi (273 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $53,651 ± $6,890
- Median home value
- $254,300 ± $20,850
- Water area
- 7.56 sq mi (19.6 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0501598633
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.413901, -93.787886
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Western Township, largest first
- Holiday Island (city)2,480 people
- Eureka Springs (city)2,433 people
- Beaver (town)121 people
These places’ central points lie inside Western Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Central Township9.9 mi east
- Sugar Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri10 mi northwest
- Roaring River Township, Barry County, Missouri10 mi north
- North Township, Madison County21 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Western Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Carroll County, largest first
- Central Township10,507 people
- Southeast Township5,046 people
- Northeast Township4,238 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Carroll County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Western Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 39 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 41 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:56 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:43 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:59 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:37 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 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 Carroll County or the local office.
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