Dayton Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa
Dayton Township is a township in Chickasaw County, Iowa. About 1,552 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.7 sq mi (95 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,552 ± 304
- County
- Chickasaw County
- School district
- New Hampton Community School District
- Land area
- 36.7 sq mi (95 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $70,288 ± $15,604
- Median home value
- $196,800 ± $28,413
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1903790909
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.038143, -92.376137
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
- Chickasaw Township5.6 mi west
- New Hampton Township5.9 mi east
- Richland Township6.3 mi south
- Washington Township7.4 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Dayton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Chickasaw County, largest first
- New Hampton Township3,139 people
- Bradford Township1,995 people
- Washington Township921 people
- Fredericksburg Township917 people
- Stapleton Township739 people
- Chickasaw Township705 people
- Deerfield Township563 people
- Dresden Township475 people
- Jacksonville Township352 people
- Richland Township267 people
- Utica Township182 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Chickasaw County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 22 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:29 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:34 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:52 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 | 7:38 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:29 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:43 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:01 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:33 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 2 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 Chickasaw County or the local office.
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