Cerro Gordo Township, Piatt County, Illinois
Cerro Gordo Township is a township in Piatt County, Illinois. About 1,687 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 60.3 sq mi (156 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,687 ± 240
- County
- Piatt County
- School district
- Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100
- Land area
- 60.3 sq mi (156 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $86,193 ± $13,650
- Median home value
- $115,300 ± $9,009
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1714712275
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.854188, -88.679428
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 Cerro Gordo Township, largest first
- Cerro Gordo (village)1,349 people
- LaPlace (CDP)170 people
These places’ central points lie inside Cerro Gordo 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
- Oakley Township, Macon County6.3 mi west
- Unity Township8.2 mi east
- Long Creek Township, Macon County8.4 mi west
- Lovington Township, Moultrie County8.8 mi south
- Willow Branch Township9.1 mi north
- Dora Township, Moultrie County9.2 mi southwest
- Bement Township9.2 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cerro Gordo Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Piatt County, largest first
- Monticello Township6,154 people
- Sangamon Township2,505 people
- Bement Township1,905 people
- Unity Township1,468 people
- Blue Ridge Township1,307 people
- Willow Branch Township924 people
- Goose Creek Township745 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Piatt County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cerro Gordo Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 21 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:25 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:29 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:27 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 | 7:14 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:39 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:25 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:06 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:35 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:08 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 22 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 Piatt County or the local office.
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