Barren Township, Independence County, Arkansas
Barren Township is a township in Independence County, Arkansas. About 1,417 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 40.4 sq mi (105 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,417 ± 354
- County
- Independence County
- School district
- Cave City School District
- Land area
- 40.4 sq mi (105 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,750 ± $37,211
- Median home value
- $165,700 ± $41,433
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0506390223
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.898721, -91.533012
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
- Cave Township, Sharp County3.8 mi north
- Gainsboro Township5.2 mi south
- Ashley Township6.4 mi southwest
- East Sullivan Township, Sharp County7.2 mi northwest
- Jefferson Township8.0 mi west
- Scott Township, Sharp County8.0 mi northeast
- Dota Township8.1 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Barren Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Independence County, largest first
- Ruddell Township11,455 people
- McHue Township4,248 people
- Moorefield Township3,173 people
- Big Bottom-Wycough-Logan Township2,404 people
- Fairview Township1,707 people
- Salado Township1,526 people
- Cushman-Union Township1,524 people
- White River Township1,514 people
- Greenbrier Township1,324 people
- Ashley Township1,150 people
- Liberty Township1,078 people
- Dota Township1,010 people
All 23
- Oil Trough Township875 people
- Gainsboro Township810 people
- Huff Township551 people
- Washington Township549 people
- Magness Township507 people
- Relief Township442 people
- Rosie Township304 people
- Black River-Marshell Township291 people
- Hill Township203 people
- Jefferson Township91 people
- Departee Township22 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Independence County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Barren Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 43 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:49 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:33 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:51 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 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 | 7:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h |
| Feb 15 | 6:53 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:17 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:42 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 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 Independence County or the local office.
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