Union Township, Benton County, Indiana
Union Township is a township in Benton County, Indiana. About 212 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 212 ± 147
- County
- Benton County
- School district
- Benton Community School Corporation
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median home value
- $322,300 ± $168,688
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1800777138
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.686860, -87.274943
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
- Center Township6.0 mi south
- Richland Township6.1 mi west
- Gilboa Township6.4 mi east
- Grant Township, Newton County6.9 mi north
- Carpenter Township, Jasper County7.7 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Benton County, largest first
- Center Township2,761 people
- Oak Grove Township1,435 people
- Bolivar Township1,382 people
- Grant Township1,289 people
- Richland Township666 people
- Hickory Grove Township257 people
- Gilboa Township247 people
- Pine Township199 people
- York Township179 people
- Parish Grove Township108 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Benton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:17 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:21 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:24 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 | 8:10 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 8:00 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:10 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:32 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:30 AM | 9:19 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:59 AM | 8:47 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 8:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 17 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
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