Cedar Township, Calhoun County, Iowa

Cedar Township is a township in Calhoun County, Iowa. About 288 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Cedar Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
288 ± 66
County
Calhoun County
School district
Southeast Valley Community School District
Land area
36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$54,653 ± $3,079
Median home value
$83,800 ± $12,635
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1902590528
Coordinates (central point)
42.344603, -94.459334

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 Cedar Township, largest first

  1. Somers (city)149 people
  2. Rinard (city)62 people

These places’ central points lie inside Cedar 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. Logan Township5.6 mi west
  2. Greenfield Township5.8 mi north
  3. Reading Township5.9 mi south
  4. Roland Township, Webster County6.1 mi east

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

Other townships in Calhoun County, largest first

  1. Lincoln Township1,824 people
  2. Twin Lakes Township1,526 people
  3. Center Township1,079 people
  4. Reading Township687 people
  5. Butler Township612 people
  6. Sherman Township602 people
  7. Union Township431 people
  8. Lake Creek Township251 people
  9. Greenfield Township217 people
  10. Garfield Township157 people
  11. Jackson Township154 people
  12. Calhoun Township105 people
All 15
  1. Williams Township80 people
  2. Elm Grove Township63 people
  3. Logan Township34 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Cedar Township

Longest day
15 hours 17 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 5 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:57 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:45 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:58 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 157:44 AM5:10 PM9 h 26 min
Feb 157:14 AM5:50 PM10 h 36 min
Mar 157:29 AM7:24 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:37 AM7:59 PM13 h 22 min
May 155:56 AM8:32 PM14 h 36 min
Jun 155:40 AM8:56 PM15 h 16 min
Jul 155:54 AM8:52 PM14 h 58 min
Aug 156:24 AM8:19 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 156:57 AM7:27 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:30 AM6:36 PM11 h 6 min
Nov 157:08 AM4:55 PM9 h 47 min
Dec 157:39 AM4:45 PM9 h 6 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 Calhoun County or the local office.

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