Johnson Township, LaPorte County, Indiana

Johnson Township is a township in LaPorte County, Indiana. About 257 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 17.8 sq mi (46.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
257 ± 322
County
LaPorte County
School district
John Glenn School Corporation
Land area
17.8 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1809138736
Coordinates (central point)
41.472554, -86.544587

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. Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County3.1 mi east
  2. Union Township5.6 mi west
  3. Oregon Township, Starke County6.0 mi south
  4. Lincoln Township6.6 mi north
  5. Washington Township6.7 mi northwest

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

Other townships in LaPorte County, largest first

  1. Michigan Township27,275 people
  2. Center Township25,191 people
  3. Coolspring Township15,637 people
  4. New Durham Township8,110 people
  5. Scipio Township5,139 people
  6. Kankakee Township4,768 people
  7. Springfield Township3,745 people
  8. Pleasant Township3,538 people
  9. Hudson Township2,226 people
  10. Union Township2,073 people
  11. Wills Township1,980 people
  12. Galena Township1,852 people
All 20
  1. Clinton Township1,802 people
  2. Washington Township1,460 people
  3. Cass Township1,452 people
  4. Lincoln Township1,401 people
  5. Noble Township1,317 people
  6. Hanna Township1,178 people
  7. Dewey Township1,126 people
  8. Prairie Township390 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Johnson Township

Longest day
15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:11 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:16 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:24 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:10 AM4:41 PM9 h 31 min
Feb 156:41 AM5:19 PM10 h 38 min
Mar 156:58 AM6:52 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:06 AM7:26 PM13 h 20 min
May 155:27 AM7:58 PM14 h 31 min
Jun 155:11 AM8:21 PM15 h 10 min
Jul 155:25 AM8:18 PM14 h 53 min
Aug 155:54 AM7:45 PM13 h 51 min
Sep 156:26 AM6:55 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 156:57 AM6:05 PM11 h 8 min
Nov 156:34 AM4:26 PM9 h 52 min
Dec 157:05 AM4:17 PM9 h 12 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 LaPorte County or the local office.

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