Belcher Township, Prairie County, Arkansas

Belcher Township is a township in Prairie County, Arkansas. About 124 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Belcher Township in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
124 ± 122
County
Prairie County
School district
Hazen School District
Land area
31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$95,625 ± $76,363
Median home value
$118,800 ± $47,034
Water area
1.59 sq mi (4.11 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0511790428
Coordinates (central point)
34.539875, -91.625853

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

  1. Isbell Township, Lonoke County3.8 mi west
  2. Gum Pond Township, Arkansas County4.7 mi east
  3. Henton Township, Arkansas County7.9 mi south
  4. Morris Township, Arkansas County8.0 mi southeast
  5. Crooked Creek Township, Lonoke County8.3 mi west
  6. Hamilton Township, Lonoke County9.4 mi northwest
  7. Tyler Township9.5 mi north
  8. Roc Roe Township11 mi northeast

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

Other townships in Prairie County, largest first

  1. Hazen Township2,274 people
  2. White River Township1,844 people
  3. Watensaw Township1,082 people
  4. Hickory Plain Township1,001 people
  5. Center Township431 people
  6. Calhoun Township298 people
  7. Bullard Township257 people
  8. Roc Roe Township253 people
  9. Lower Surrounded Hill Township203 people
  10. Tyler Township191 people
  11. Des Arc Township75 people
  12. Union Township31 people
All 13
  1. Upper Surrounded Hill Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Belcher Township

Longest day
14 hours 28 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 50 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:53 AM around June 12
Latest sunrise
7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:55 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:23 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 157:12 AM5:19 PM10 h 7 min
Feb 156:51 AM5:49 PM10 h 58 min
Mar 157:17 AM7:14 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:35 AM7:38 PM13 h 3 min
May 156:04 AM8:02 PM13 h 58 min
Jun 155:53 AM8:20 PM14 h 27 min
Jul 156:04 AM8:19 PM14 h 15 min
Aug 156:27 AM7:54 PM13 h 27 min
Sep 156:49 AM7:13 PM12 h 24 min
Oct 157:11 AM6:32 PM11 h 21 min
Nov 156:39 AM5:01 PM10 h 22 min
Dec 157:05 AM4:57 PM9 h 52 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 Prairie County or the local office.

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