Pitcher Township, Cherokee County, Iowa
Pitcher Township is a township in Cherokee County, Iowa. About 1,184 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,184 ± 156
- County
- Cherokee County
- School district
- Alta-Aurelia Community School District
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,386 ± $3,827
- Median home value
- $152,400 ± $24,691
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1903593336
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.691318, -95.446620
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.
Census place in Pitcher Township
- Aurelia (city)991 people
This place’s central point lies inside Pitcher 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
- Nokomis Township, Buena Vista County5.6 mi east
- Diamond Township6.0 mi south
- Pilot Township6.2 mi west
- Afton Township6.6 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Pitcher Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cherokee County, largest first
- Cherokee Township5,821 people
- Amherst Township869 people
- Sheridan Township640 people
- Willow Township583 people
- Marcus Township499 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 Pitcher Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 20 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 3 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:43 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:01 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:47 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:03 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 | 7:49 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:18 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:33 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:40 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:43 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:13 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:44 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 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 Cherokee County or the local office.
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