Bowdre Township, Douglas County, Illinois
Bowdre Township is a township in Douglas County, Illinois. About 656 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 48.1 sq mi (125 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 656 ± 132
- County
- Douglas County
- School district
- Arcola Consolidated Unit School District 306
- Land area
- 48.1 sq mi (125 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $67,321 ± $20,097
- Median home value
- $110,400 ± $20,565
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1704107497
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.706445, -88.149311
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 Bowdre Township
- Hindsboro (village)368 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bowdre 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
- Sargent Township6.0 mi east
- Arcola Township7.4 mi west
- Morgan Township, Coles County7.8 mi south
- Camargo Township8.4 mi north
- Seven Hickory Township, Coles County8.6 mi south
- Murdock Township9.2 mi northeast
- Tuscola Township10 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bowdre Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Douglas County, largest first
- Tuscola Township5,457 people
- Bourbon Township4,100 people
- Camargo Township3,498 people
- Arcola Township3,263 people
- Newman Township1,107 people
- Garrett Township1,012 people
- Sargent Township355 people
- Murdock Township303 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Douglas County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bowdre Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 59 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 22 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:24 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:27 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:24 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:04 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h |
| Dec 15 | 7:06 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 23 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 Douglas County or the local office.
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