Silver Township, Cherokee County, Iowa

Silver Township is a township in Cherokee County, Iowa. About 151 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Silver Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
151 ± 71
County
Cherokee County
School district
River Valley Community School District
Land area
35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$210,500 ± $72,084
Water area
0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1903593891
Coordinates (central point)
42.602274, -95.556316

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

  1. Diamond Township5.6 mi east
  2. Griggs Township, Ida County5.7 mi south
  3. Pilot Township6.2 mi north
  4. Willow Township6.3 mi west

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

Other townships in Cherokee County, largest first

  1. Cherokee Township5,821 people
  2. Pitcher Township1,184 people
  3. Amherst Township869 people
  4. Sheridan Township640 people
  5. Willow Township583 people
  6. Marcus Township499 people
  7. Cedar Township332 people
  8. Spring Township301 people
  9. Tilden Township225 people
  10. Pilot Township210 people
  11. Grand Meadow Township209 people
  12. Diamond Township194 people
All 15
  1. Liberty Township179 people
  2. Afton Township126 people
  3. 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 Silver Township

Longest day
15 hours 19 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 3 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:43 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:02 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:48 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:04 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 157:49 AM5:14 PM9 h 25 min
Feb 157:19 AM5:54 PM10 h 35 min
Mar 157:34 AM7:28 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:41 AM8:04 PM13 h 23 min
May 156:00 AM8:37 PM14 h 37 min
Jun 155:43 AM9:01 PM15 h 18 min
Jul 155:57 AM8:58 PM15 h 1 min
Aug 156:28 AM8:23 PM13 h 55 min
Sep 157:01 AM7:32 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:35 AM6:40 PM11 h 5 min
Nov 157:13 AM4:59 PM9 h 46 min
Dec 157:45 AM4:49 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 Cherokee County or the local office.

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