Watson Township, Effingham County, Illinois
Watson Township is a township in Effingham County, Illinois. About 3,185 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,185 ± 35
- County
- Effingham County
- School district
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $77,209 ± $10,189
- Median home value
- $171,400 ± $27,166
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1704979254
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.046249, -88.522812
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 Watson Township
- Watson (village)620 people
This place’s central point lies inside Watson 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
- Bishop Township5.8 mi east
- Teutopolis Township6.0 mi north
- Union Township6.0 mi south
- Jackson Township6.2 mi west
- Douglas Township8.4 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Watson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Effingham County, largest first
- Douglas Township12,629 people
- Summit Township3,743 people
- Mound Township3,532 people
- Teutopolis Township2,751 people
- Bishop Township1,899 people
- Mason Township1,677 people
- Jackson Township1,168 people
- St. Francis Township1,153 people
- Liberty Township631 people
- Union Township598 people
- Banner Township505 people
- West Township376 people
All 14
- Lucas Township370 people
- Moccasin Township305 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Effingham County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Watson Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:27 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:31 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:24 PM around June 28
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 | 4:55 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:05 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:27 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:35 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 27 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 Effingham County or the local office.
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