Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana
Columbia Township is a township in Gibson County, Indiana. About 3,519 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30.5 sq mi (79.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,519 ± 29
- County
- Gibson County
- School district
- East Gibson School Corporation
- Land area
- 30.5 sq mi (79.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $54,711 ± $4,560
- Median home value
- $131,000 ± $25,102
- Water area
- 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1805114662
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.335458, -87.361678
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.
Census place in Columbia Township
- Oakland City (city)2,262 people
This place’s central point lies inside Columbia 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
- Center Township4.9 mi west
- Logan Township, Pike County5.5 mi north
- Barton Township6.1 mi south
- Monroe Township, Pike County6.6 mi southeast
- Patoka Township, Pike County6.8 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Columbia Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Gibson County, largest first
- Patoka Township11,623 people
- Johnson Township4,451 people
- Union Township4,362 people
- Montgomery Township4,044 people
- Barton Township1,606 people
- White River Township1,348 people
- Washington Township1,044 people
- Center Township921 people
- Wabash Township82 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Gibson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Columbia Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:25 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:28 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:17 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 | 7:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:40 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:13 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 5:38 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:25 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:03 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:30 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:30 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 6:59 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 30 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 Gibson County or the local office.
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