Union Township, Van Buren County, Arkansas
Union Township is a township in Van Buren County, Arkansas. About 1,924 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 44.4 sq mi (115 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,924 ± 585
- County
- Van Buren County
- School district
- Shirley School District
- Land area
- 44.4 sq mi (115 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $41,939 ± $18,290
- Median home value
- $101,000 ± $47,710
- Water area
- 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²)
- State
- Arkansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 0514198098
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.658794, -92.307725
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 Union Township
- Shirley (town)269 people
This place’s central point lies inside Union 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
- Indian Rock Township4.3 mi southeast
- Holly Mountain Township4.9 mi west
- Red River Township6.4 mi south
- Turkey Creek Township, Stone County7.3 mi northeast
- East Griggs Township7.6 mi southwest
- Union Township, Stone County9.3 mi north
- Township 1 Township, Cleburne County17 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Van Buren County, largest first
- Indian Rock Township2,328 people
- West Griggs Township1,945 people
- East Griggs Township1,285 people
- Choctaw Township1,050 people
- Culpepper Township940 people
- Bradley Township890 people
- Davis Township853 people
- Barnett Township652 people
- Holly Mountain Township644 people
- Washington Township537 people
- Craig Township491 people
- Liberty Township465 people
All 19
- Red River Township432 people
- Mountain Township390 people
- Cargile Township343 people
- Cadron Township269 people
- Wheeler Township260 people
- Linn Creek Township244 people
- Archey Valley Township56 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Van Buren County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 35 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 44 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:52 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:55 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:29 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 | 7:18 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 46 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 Van Buren County or the local office.
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