Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa
Benton Township is a township in Cass County, Iowa. About 119 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 119 ± 75
- County
- Cass County
- School district
- CAM Community School District
- Land area
- 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median home value
- $98,000 ± $92,098
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1902990204
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.453629, -94.859027
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
- Grant Township5.5 mi east
- Franklin Township5.6 mi south
- Pymosa Township6.3 mi west
- Exira Township, Audubon County7.0 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cass County, largest first
- Grove Township7,084 people
- Pleasant Township1,059 people
- Grant Township1,046 people
- Cass Township723 people
- Massena Township595 people
- Union Township518 people
- Washington Township469 people
- Pymosa Township435 people
- Brighton Township225 people
- Bear Grove Township218 people
- Noble Township200 people
- Franklin Township199 people
All 15
- Victoria Township104 people
- Lincoln Township58 people
- Edna Township44 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cass County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:45 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:56 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:49 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:57 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 | 7:43 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:14 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:31 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:07 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:38 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 12 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 Cass County or the local office.
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