Colfax Township, Newton County, Indiana
Colfax Township is a township in Newton County, Indiana. About 66 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 66 ± 59
- County
- Newton County
- School district
- North Newton School Corporation
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $119,125 ± $48,891
- Median home value
- $191,300 ± $151,702
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1811114302
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.042529, -87.333866
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
- Jackson Township5.4 mi south
- McClellan Township6.5 mi west
- Lincoln Township6.6 mi north
- Union Township, Jasper County7.0 mi east
- Newton Township, Jasper County8.4 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Colfax Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Newton County, largest first
- Lincoln Township4,605 people
- Jefferson Township2,229 people
- Lake Township2,185 people
- Beaver Township1,551 people
- Iroquois Township1,134 people
- Grant Township921 people
- Jackson Township516 people
- Washington Township487 people
- McClellan Township228 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Newton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Colfax Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 8 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 13 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:16 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:20 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:25 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 | 7:12 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:16 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:29 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:58 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:29 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:07 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 14 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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