Marcus Township, Cherokee County, Iowa
Marcus Township is a township in Cherokee County, Iowa. About 499 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 499 ± 128
- County
- Cherokee County
- School district
- Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $81,250 ± $29,543
- Median home value
- $168,400 ± $31,824
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1903592829
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.866001, -95.799706
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
- Meadow Township, Plymouth County6.0 mi west
- Amherst Township6.0 mi south
- Caledonia Township, O'Brien County6.0 mi north
- Liberty Township6.4 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Marcus Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cherokee County, largest first
- Cherokee Township5,821 people
- Pitcher Township1,184 people
- Amherst Township869 people
- Sheridan Township640 people
- Willow Township583 people
- Cedar Township332 people
- Spring Township301 people
- Tilden Township225 people
- Pilot Township210 people
- Grand Meadow Township209 people
- Diamond Township194 people
- Liberty Township179 people
All 15
- Silver Township151 people
- Afton Township126 people
- Rock Township77 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cherokee County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Marcus Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 21 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 1 minute around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:43 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:48 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:06 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 | 7:51 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:43 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:15 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 3 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 Cherokee County or the local office.
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