Bolivar Township, Poinsett County, Arkansas

Bolivar Township is a township in Poinsett County, Arkansas. About 4,308 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71.4 sq mi (185 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Bolivar Township in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,308 ± 536
County
Poinsett County
School district
Harrisburg School District
Land area
71.4 sq mi (185 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$55,231 ± $5,165
Median home value
$123,500 ± $28,247
Water area
0.83 sq mi (2.15 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0511190833
Coordinates (central point)
35.574359, -90.716413

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 Bolivar Township

  1. Harrisburg (city)2,216 people

This place’s central point lies inside Bolivar 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. Scott Township5.5 mi south
  2. Greenfield Township5.7 mi north
  3. Lunsford Township9.3 mi east
  4. West Prairie Township11 mi west
  5. Owen Township13 mi west

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

Other townships in Poinsett County, largest first

  1. Willis Township8,327 people
  2. Little River Township2,838 people
  3. Greenwood Township2,459 people
  4. Greenfield Township1,101 people
  5. Scott Township937 people
  6. Tyronza Township888 people
  7. West Prairie Township840 people
  8. Owen Township342 people
  9. Dobson Township321 people
  10. Lunsford Township182 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Poinsett County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Bolivar Township

Longest day
14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 45 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:46 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:49 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:22 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 157:11 AM5:13 PM10 h 2 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:44 PM10 h 55 min
Mar 157:13 AM7:10 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:30 AM7:35 PM13 h 5 min
May 155:58 AM8:00 PM14 h 2 min
Jun 155:46 AM8:20 PM14 h 34 min
Jul 155:58 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
Aug 156:21 AM7:52 PM13 h 31 min
Sep 156:45 AM7:10 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:09 AM6:27 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:38 AM4:56 PM10 h 18 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:51 PM9 h 47 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 Poinsett County or the local office.

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