Chambersburg Township, Pike County, Illinois

Chambersburg Township is a township in Pike County, Illinois. About 148 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 29 sq mi (75.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Chambersburg Township in Illinois
Meredosia Precinct
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
148 ± 81
County
Pike County
School district
Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11
Land area
29 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$90,900 ± $31,219
Water area
0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1714912359
Coordinates (central point)
39.797180, -90.642364

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

  1. Naples-Bluffs Precinct, Scott County4.7 mi southeast
  2. Perry Township4.9 mi west
  3. Flint Township5.8 mi south
  4. Versailles Township, Brown County6.2 mi north
  5. Meredosia Precinct, Morgan County7.1 mi northeast

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

Other townships in Pike County, largest first

  1. Pittsfield Township3,955 people
  2. Barry Township1,704 people
  3. Griggsville Township1,557 people
  4. Pleasant Hill Township1,340 people
  5. Newburg Township1,197 people
  6. Kinderhook Township749 people
  7. Spring Creek Township571 people
  8. Derry Township423 people
  9. Montezuma Township417 people
  10. Atlas Township361 people
  11. Pleasant Vale Township358 people
  12. Perry Township310 people
All 23
  1. New Salem Township288 people
  2. Fairmount Township221 people
  3. Martinsburg Township217 people
  4. Hardin Township195 people
  5. Hadley Township159 people
  6. Pearl Township114 people
  7. Detroit Township88 people
  8. Ross Township81 people
  9. Flint Township12 people
  10. Cincinnati Township4 people
  11. Levee Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Chambersburg Township

Longest day
15 hours around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 21 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:33 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:37 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:34 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:22 AM5:02 PM9 h 40 min
Feb 156:55 AM5:38 PM10 h 43 min
Mar 157:14 AM7:09 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:25 AM7:40 PM13 h 15 min
May 155:47 AM8:10 PM14 h 23 min
Jun 155:33 AM8:32 PM14 h 59 min
Jul 155:46 AM8:29 PM14 h 43 min
Aug 156:14 AM7:59 PM13 h 45 min
Sep 156:43 AM7:11 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:12 AM6:23 PM11 h 11 min
Nov 156:47 AM4:46 PM9 h 59 min
Dec 157:16 AM4:38 PM9 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 Pike County or the local office.

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