Harrison Township, Benton County, Iowa
Harrison Township is a township in Benton County, Iowa. About 437 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 437 ± 156
- County
- Benton County
- School district
- Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
- Land area
- 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $137,557 ± $47,908
- Median home value
- $367,600 ± $103,590
- Water area
- 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1901191857
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.247361, -91.995751
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
- Taylor Township5.2 mi south
- Polk Township5.4 mi east
- Jefferson Township, Buchanan County6.0 mi north
- Cedar Township6.0 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Harrison Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Benton County, largest first
- Fremont Township2,670 people
- Polk Township2,306 people
- Florence Township1,905 people
- Eldorado Township1,326 people
- Benton Township1,245 people
- Leroy Township1,139 people
- Kane Township1,021 people
- Taylor Township981 people
- Jackson Township855 people
- Union Township783 people
- Cedar Township584 people
- St. Clair Township465 people
All 19
- Canton Township448 people
- Eden Township414 people
- Iowa Township337 people
- Homer Township215 people
- Bruce Township214 people
- Monroe Township106 people
- Big Grove Township77 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 Harrison Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 16 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 5 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:30 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:35 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 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 | 7:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:30 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:29 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 7 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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