Wapella Township, De Witt County, Illinois

Wapella Township is a township in De Witt County, Illinois. About 1,091 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Wapella Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,091 ± 218
County
De Witt County
School district
Clinton Community Unit School District 15
Land area
29.1 sq mi (75.3 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$86,250 ± $25,328
Median home value
$215,300 ± $57,434
Water area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1703978786
Coordinates (central point)
40.241180, -88.971267

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 Wapella Township

  1. Wapella (village)480 people

This place’s central point lies inside Wapella 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. Clintonia Township4.2 mi south
  2. Wilson Township5.5 mi east
  3. Waynesville Township6.4 mi west
  4. Randolph Township, McLean County7.0 mi north
  5. Harp Township7.1 mi southeast
  6. Barnett Township8.0 mi southwest

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

Other townships in De Witt County, largest first

  1. Clintonia Township7,260 people
  2. Santa Anna Township2,246 people
  3. Texas Township1,298 people
  4. Tunbridge Township815 people
  5. Waynesville Township596 people
  6. Nixon Township555 people
  7. De Witt Township375 people
  8. Barnett Township323 people
  9. Harp Township290 people
  10. Creek Township270 people
  11. Rutledge Township127 people
  12. Wilson Township127 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Wapella Township

Longest day
15 hours 3 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 19 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:30 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:29 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:29 PM around June 27

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 157:16 AM4:54 PM9 h 38 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:31 PM10 h 42 min
Mar 157:07 AM7:02 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:17 AM7:34 PM13 h 17 min
May 155:40 AM8:04 PM14 h 24 min
Jun 155:25 AM8:27 PM15 h 2 min
Jul 155:38 AM8:24 PM14 h 46 min
Aug 156:06 AM7:53 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 156:36 AM7:04 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:06 AM6:16 PM11 h 10 min
Nov 156:41 AM4:39 PM9 h 58 min
Dec 157:11 AM4:30 PM9 h 19 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 De Witt County or the local office.

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