Hancock Township, Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock Township is a township in Hancock County, Illinois. About 118 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 118 ± 60
- County
- Hancock County
- School districts
- Illini West High School District 3079–12 · high schoolCarthage Elementary School District 317Pre-K to 8 · elementary
- Land area
- 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1706732629
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.415441, -90.965797
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
- Tennessee Township, McDonough County5.7 mi east
- St. Mary Township6.1 mi south
- Fountain Green Township6.2 mi north
- Carthage Township6.4 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Hancock Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Hancock County, largest first
- Montebello Township3,284 people
- Carthage Township2,922 people
- La Harpe Township1,607 people
- Warsaw Township1,518 people
- Nauvoo Township962 people
- Dallas City Township855 people
- Augusta Township828 people
- St. Mary Township646 people
- Chili Township628 people
- Sonora Township438 people
- Prairie Township382 people
- Appanoose Township370 people
All 23
- Wythe Township369 people
- St. Albans Township360 people
- Walker Township274 people
- Bear Creek Township258 people
- Pontoosuc Township258 people
- Harmony Township243 people
- Durham Township228 people
- Rocky Run-Wilcox Township199 people
- Rock Creek Township195 people
- Pilot Grove Township178 people
- Fountain Green Township161 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Hancock County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Hancock Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 17 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:33 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:37 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:38 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 | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:25 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:19 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 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 Hancock County or the local office.
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