Whittington Township, Garland County, Arkansas
Whittington Township is a township in Garland County, Arkansas. About 19,486 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 163 sq mi (422 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 19,486 ± 1,472
- County
- Garland County
- Land area
- 163 sq mi (422 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $60,079 ± $4,904
- Median home value
- $162,300 ± $12,950
- Water area
- 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0505198763
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.569016, -92.999606
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 Whittington Township, largest first
- Piney (CDP)4,458 people
- Fountain Lake (town)548 people
- Lonsdale (town)211 people
These places’ central points lie inside Whittington 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
- Hot Springs Township5.8 mi southwest
- Marble Township, Saline County9.3 mi northeast
- Lake Hamilton Township11 mi southwest
- Magnet Township, Hot Spring County11 mi southeast
- Hale Township12 mi west
- Dyer Township, Saline County12 mi east
- Liberty Township, Saline County14 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Whittington Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Garland County, largest first
- Hot Springs Township41,495 people
- Lake Hamilton Township23,386 people
- Hale Township15,668 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Garland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Whittington Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 29 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 51 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:58 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:01 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:28 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 | 7:18 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 51 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 Garland County or the local office.
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