Giard Township, Clayton County, Iowa

Giard Township is a township in Clayton County, Iowa. About 124 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Giard Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
124 ± 72
County
Clayton County
School district
MFL MarMac Community School District
Land area
36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$60,233 ± $34,500
Median home value
$356,300 ± $120,962
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1904391566
Coordinates (central point)
43.037271, -91.310245

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. Monona Township5.5 mi west
  2. Mendon Township5.5 mi east
  3. Linton Township, Allamakee County6.3 mi north
  4. Farmersburg Township6.4 mi south
  5. Fairview Township, Allamakee County7.1 mi northeast

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

Other townships in Clayton County, largest first

  1. Jefferson Township2,675 people
  2. Monona Township2,409 people
  3. Cass Township1,801 people
  4. Boardman Township1,796 people
  5. Mendon Township1,707 people
  6. Garnavillo Township987 people
  7. Lodomillo Township668 people
  8. Volga Township581 people
  9. Grand Meadow Township544 people
  10. Farmersburg Township444 people
  11. Millville Township422 people
  12. Mallory Township387 people
All 21
  1. Buena Vista Township357 people
  2. Sperry Township352 people
  3. Read Township326 people
  4. Marion Township310 people
  5. Elk Township288 people
  6. Clayton Township285 people
  7. Wagner Township226 people
  8. Highland Township186 people
  9. Cox Creek Township138 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Clayton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Giard Township

Longest day
15 hours 22 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:46 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:30 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:48 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 157:33 AM4:55 PM9 h 22 min
Feb 157:02 AM5:36 PM10 h 34 min
Mar 157:17 AM7:11 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:23 AM7:47 PM13 h 24 min
May 155:42 AM8:21 PM14 h 39 min
Jun 155:25 AM8:46 PM15 h 21 min
Jul 155:39 AM8:42 PM15 h 3 min
Aug 156:10 AM8:07 PM13 h 57 min
Sep 156:44 AM7:15 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:18 AM6:22 PM11 h 4 min
Nov 156:57 AM4:41 PM9 h 44 min
Dec 157:29 AM4:31 PM9 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 Clayton County or the local office.

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