La Clede Township, Fayette County, Illinois

La Clede Township is a township in Fayette County, Illinois. About 788 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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La Clede Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
788 ± 230
County
Fayette County
School district
South Central Community Unit School District 401
Land area
36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$48,125 ± $42,900
Median home value
$75,000 ± $17,543
Water area
0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1705140533
Coordinates (central point)
38.867484, -88.755490

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 La Clede Township, largest first

  1. Farina (village)570 people
  2. La Clede (CDP)135 people

These places’ central points lie inside La Clede 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. Meacham Township, Marion County5.5 mi south
  2. West Township, Effingham County5.7 mi north
  3. Lone Grove Township5.8 mi west
  4. Larkinsburg Township, Clay County6.6 mi east

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

Other townships in Fayette County, largest first

  1. Vandalia Township6,275 people
  2. Sharon Township3,006 people
  3. Ramsey Township2,072 people
  4. Avena Township1,888 people
  5. Otego Township1,306 people
  6. Loudon Township947 people
  7. Shafter Township753 people
  8. Seminary Township636 people
  9. Bear Grove Township602 people
  10. Lone Grove Township600 people
  11. Wilberton Township457 people
  12. Sefton Township420 people
All 19
  1. Wheatland Township405 people
  2. Kaskaskia Township315 people
  3. South Hurricane Township261 people
  4. Bowling Green Township168 people
  5. Hurricane Township162 people
  6. Pope Township149 people
  7. Carson Township105 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in La Clede Township

Longest day
14 hours 54 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:32 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:12 AM4:57 PM9 h 45 min
Feb 156:46 AM5:32 PM10 h 46 min
Mar 157:06 AM7:01 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:18 AM7:31 PM13 h 13 min
May 155:42 AM8:00 PM14 h 18 min
Jun 155:29 AM8:21 PM14 h 52 min
Jul 155:42 AM8:19 PM14 h 37 min
Aug 156:08 AM7:49 PM13 h 41 min
Sep 156:36 AM7:03 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:04 AM6:16 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:37 AM4:41 PM10 h 4 min
Dec 157:06 AM4:34 PM9 h 28 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 Fayette County or the local office.

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