Shafter Township, Fayette County, Illinois
Shafter Township is a township in Fayette County, Illinois. About 753 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 753 ± 287
- County
- Fayette County
- School district
- Vandalia Community Unit School District 203
- Land area
- 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $93,125 ± $75,896
- Median home value
- $291,300 ± $148,968
- Water area
- 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1705168926
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.028350, -89.201586
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Bear Grove Township4.7 mi south
- Sharon Township5.5 mi east
- South Hurricane Township6.3 mi north
- Mulberry Grove Township, Bond County7.1 mi southwest
- Fillmore Consolidated Township, Montgomery County7.5 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shafter Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Fayette County, largest first
- Vandalia Township6,275 people
- Sharon Township3,006 people
- Ramsey Township2,072 people
- Avena Township1,888 people
- Otego Township1,306 people
- Loudon Township947 people
- La Clede Township788 people
- Seminary Township636 people
- Bear Grove Township602 people
- Lone Grove Township600 people
- Wilberton Township457 people
- Sefton Township420 people
All 19
- Wheatland Township405 people
- Kaskaskia Township315 people
- South Hurricane Township261 people
- Bowling Green Township168 people
- Hurricane Township162 people
- Pope Township149 people
- 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 Shafter Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:30 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:34 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 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 | 7:14 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:20 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:08 AM | 4:35 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 Fayette County or the local office.
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