Des Arc Township, Prairie County, Arkansas
Des Arc Township is a township in Prairie County, Arkansas. About 75 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (94 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 75 ± 80
- County
- Prairie County
- School district
- Des Arc Public Schools
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi (94 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Water area
- 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0511792173
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.053787, -91.504860
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
- Calhoun Township6.3 mi southeast
- White River Township8.0 mi south
- Dogwood Township, White County9.1 mi northwest
- Cotton Plant Township, Woodruff County15 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Des Arc Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Prairie County, largest first
- Hazen Township2,274 people
- White River Township1,844 people
- Watensaw Township1,082 people
- Hickory Plain Township1,001 people
- Center Township431 people
- Calhoun Township298 people
- Bullard Township257 people
- Roc Roe Township253 people
- Lower Surrounded Hill Township203 people
- Tyler Township191 people
- Belcher Township124 people
- Union Township31 people
All 13
- 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 Des Arc Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 31 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 48 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:53 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:24 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 | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 49 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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