Lake Township, Newton County, Indiana
Lake Township is a township in Newton County, Indiana. About 2,185 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 39.8 sq mi (103 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,185 ± 342
- County
- Newton County
- School district
- North Newton School Corporation
- Land area
- 39.8 sq mi (103 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $83,005 ± $49,763
- Median home value
- $226,600 ± $31,148
- Water area
- 0 sq mi (0.01 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1811140968
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.132091, -87.463128
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Lake Township, largest first
- Lake Village (CDP)705 people
- Sumava Resorts (CDP)143 people
These places’ central points lie inside Lake 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
- McClellan Township6.2 mi south
- Momence Township, Kankakee County, Illinois7.1 mi west
- Lincoln Township7.2 mi east
- Pembroke Township, Kankakee County, Illinois8.1 mi southwest
- West Creek Township, Lake County8.5 mi north
- Cedar Creek Township, Lake County10 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Lake 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
- Beaver Township1,551 people
- Iroquois Township1,134 people
- Grant Township921 people
- Jackson Township516 people
- Washington Township487 people
- McClellan Township228 people
- Colfax Township66 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 Lake 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
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:20 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:26 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 | 6:44 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:59 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:30 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:37 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 53 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
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 Newton County or the local office.
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