Franklin Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Franklin Township is a township in Howard County, Arkansas. About 200 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 200 ± 204
- County
- Howard County
- School district
- Mineral Springs School District
- Land area
- 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi (3.62 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0506192866
- Coordinates (central point)
- 33.829411, -93.964848
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
- Mineral Springs Township3.2 mi northeast
- Blue Bayou Township3.9 mi northwest
- Blackland Township4.9 mi east
- Buck Range Township6.2 mi east
- Saratoga Township6.2 mi southeast
- Paraclifta Township, Sevier County11 mi west
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 Howard County, largest first
- Nashville Township5,984 people
- Mineral Springs Township1,391 people
- Madison Township960 people
- Center Point Township678 people
- Umpire Township521 people
- County Line Township476 people
- Brewer Township415 people
- Buck Range Township339 people
- Clay Township303 people
- Blue Ridge Township258 people
- Tollette Township204 people
- Holly Creek Township158 people
All 21
- Muddy Fork Township152 people
- Mountain Township145 people
- Blackland Township122 people
- Saratoga Township101 people
- Duckett Township59 people
- Dillard Township55 people
- Blue Bayou Township43 people
- Saline Township19 people
- Burg Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Howard 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
- 6:04 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:06 PM around December 4
- Latest sunset
- 8:30 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 | 7:20 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:13 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 55 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 Howard County or the local office.
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