Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa

Buffalo Township is a township in Buchanan County, Iowa. About 424 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Buffalo Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
424 ± 102
County
Buchanan County
School district
Oelwein Community School District
Land area
36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$71,750 ± $27,813
Median home value
$122,800 ± $23,278
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1901990384
Coordinates (central point)
42.599675, -91.786047

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 Buffalo Township, largest first

  1. Aurora (city)214 people
  2. Stanley (city)69 people

These places’ central points lie inside Buffalo 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

  1. Scott Township, Fayette County5.6 mi north
  2. Hazleton Township6.0 mi west
  3. Byron Township6.1 mi south
  4. Madison Township6.5 mi east

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

Other townships in Buchanan County, largest first

  1. Washington Township4,272 people
  2. Perry Township3,197 people
  3. Sumner Township3,093 people
  4. Fairbank Township1,657 people
  5. Hazleton Township1,594 people
  6. Liberty Township1,237 people
  7. Byron Township1,215 people
  8. Jefferson Township994 people
  9. Westburg Township726 people
  10. Madison Township668 people
  11. Homer Township628 people
  12. Cono Township307 people
All 15
  1. Middlefield Township274 people
  2. Fremont Township221 people
  3. Newton Township187 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo Township

Longest day
15 hours 19 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 3 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:28 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:33 PM around December 9
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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:34 AM4:58 PM9 h 24 min
Feb 157:04 AM5:38 PM10 h 34 min
Mar 157:19 AM7:13 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:26 AM7:49 PM13 h 23 min
May 155:45 AM8:22 PM14 h 37 min
Jun 155:28 AM8:46 PM15 h 18 min
Jul 155:42 AM8:43 PM15 h 1 min
Aug 156:13 AM8:08 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 156:46 AM7:17 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:20 AM6:25 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 156:58 AM4:44 PM9 h 46 min
Dec 157:30 AM4:34 PM9 h 4 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 Buchanan County or the local office.

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