Big Creek Township, White County, Arkansas

Big Creek Township is a township in White County, Arkansas. About 6,550 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 170 sq mi (440 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Big Creek Township in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,550 ± 1,027
County
White County
Land area
170 sq mi (440 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$51,360 ± $7,118
Median home value
$155,300 ± $41,473
Water area
0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0514590623
Coordinates (central point)
35.391388, -91.785664

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.

Cities, towns and communities in Big Creek Township, largest first

  1. Pangburn (city)515 people
  2. Letona (town)213 people

These places’ central points lie inside Big Creek 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. Gray Township8.7 mi south
  2. Harrison Township10 mi southeast
  3. Liberty Township, Independence County13 mi north
  4. Liberty Township13 mi east
  5. Fairview Township, Independence County15 mi northeast
  6. Township 2 Township, Cleburne County16 mi west
  7. Cadron Township17 mi southwest
  8. Township 1 Township, Cleburne County19 mi northwest
  9. Union Township20 mi south

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

Other townships in White County, largest first

  1. Gray Township24,363 people
  2. Union Township15,005 people
  3. Gum Springs Township6,828 people
  4. Cadron Township6,761 people
  5. Harrison Township5,643 people
  6. Dogwood Township4,865 people
  7. Cypert Township3,947 people
  8. Liberty Township3,876 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Big Creek Township

Longest day
14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:33 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:54 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:26 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 157:15 AM5:17 PM10 h 2 min
Feb 156:53 AM5:49 PM10 h 56 min
Mar 157:17 AM7:14 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:34 AM7:39 PM13 h 5 min
May 156:02 AM8:04 PM14 h 2 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:23 PM14 h 32 min
Jul 156:03 AM8:22 PM14 h 19 min
Aug 156:26 AM7:56 PM13 h 30 min
Sep 156:49 AM7:14 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:13 AM6:31 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:42 AM5:00 PM10 h 18 min
Dec 157:08 AM4:55 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 White County or the local office.

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