Franklin Township, Desha County, Arkansas
Franklin Township is a township in Desha County, Arkansas. About 456 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 155 sq mi (401 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 456 ± 181
- County
- Desha County
- School district
- McGehee School District
- Land area
- 155 sq mi (401 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $41,900 ± $11,345
- Median home value
- $104,700 ± $14,011
- Water area
- 38.8 sq mi (100 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0504192836
- Coordinates (central point)
- 33.733880, -91.161159
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.
Census place in Franklin Township
- Arkansas City (city)456 people
This place’s central point lies inside Franklin 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
- Richland Township7.5 mi northwest
- Red Fork Township12 mi northwest
- Clayton Township13 mi west
- Halley Township14 mi southwest
- Bowie Township, Chicot County21 mi southwest
- Mississippi Township23 mi north
- Chester Township, Arkansas County23 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Franklin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Desha County, largest first
- Randolph Township4,180 people
- Bowie Township3,736 people
- Red Fork Township635 people
- Clayton Township486 people
- Silver Lake Township331 people
- Richland Township324 people
- Halley Township254 people
- Walnut Lake Township224 people
- Jefferson Township107 people
- Mississippi Township53 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Desha County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 24 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 55 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:53 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:28 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:55 PM around December 4
- Latest sunset
- 8:19 PM around June 29
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 | 7:09 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:26 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:01 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 56 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 Desha County or the local office.
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