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Washington Township, Independence County, Arkansas

Washington Township is a township in Independence County, Arkansas. About 549 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 39.7 sq mi (103 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
549 ± 204
County
Independence County
School district
Batesville School District
Land area
39.7 sq mi (103 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$34,464 ± $31,789
Median home value
$109,200 ± $29,458
Water area
0.8 sq mi (2.08 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0506398463
Coordinates (central point)
35.792297, -91.802795
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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 Washington Township

  1. Bethesda (CDP)79 people

This place’s central point lies inside Washington 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

  1. Greenbrier Township4.8 mi southeast
  2. Marcella Township, Stone County4.8 mi southwest
  3. Cushman-Union Township5.6 mi northeast
  4. Ruddell Township6.8 mi east
  5. Red Stripe Township, Stone County6.9 mi west
  6. Franklin Township, Stone County8.7 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Washington Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Independence County, largest first

  1. Ruddell Township11,455 people
  2. McHue Township4,248 people
  3. Moorefield Township3,173 people
  4. Big Bottom-Wycough-Logan Township2,404 people
  5. Fairview Township1,707 people
  6. Salado Township1,526 people
  7. Cushman-Union Township1,524 people
  8. White River Township1,514 people
  9. Barren Township1,417 people
  10. Greenbrier Township1,324 people
  11. Ashley Township1,150 people
  12. Liberty Township1,078 people
All 23
  1. Dota Township1,010 people
  2. Oil Trough Township875 people
  3. Gainsboro Township810 people
  4. Huff Township551 people
  5. Magness Township507 people
  6. Relief Township442 people
  7. Rosie Township304 people
  8. Black River-Marshell Township291 people
  9. Hill Township203 people
  10. Jefferson Township91 people
  11. 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 Washington Township

Longest day
14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 44 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:50 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:34 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:53 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:27 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:16 AM5:16 PM10 h
Feb 156:54 AM5:48 PM10 h 54 min
Mar 157:18 AM7:14 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:34 AM7:40 PM13 h 6 min
May 156:02 AM8:05 PM14 h 3 min
Jun 155:50 AM8:25 PM14 h 35 min
Jul 156:02 AM8:23 PM14 h 21 min
Aug 156:25 AM7:56 PM13 h 31 min
Sep 156:49 AM7:14 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:13 AM6:31 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:43 AM5:00 PM10 h 17 min
Dec 157:09 AM4:54 PM9 h 45 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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