Union Township, Crawford County, Iowa
Union Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa. About 685 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 685 ± 153
- County
- Crawford County
- School district
- Boyer Valley Community School District
- Land area
- 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,313 ± $13,897
- Median home value
- $126,300 ± $37,576
- Water area
- 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1904794191
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.908916, -95.501172
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Union Township, largest first
- Dow City (city)454 people
- Arion (city)137 people
These places’ central points lie inside Union 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
- Boyer Township5.6 mi west
- Grove Township, Shelby County5.6 mi south
- Washington Township5.6 mi east
- Paradise Township5.7 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Crawford County, largest first
- Denison Township8,770 people
- Otter Creek Township1,198 people
- West Side Township1,105 people
- Nishnabotny Township1,064 people
- Charter Oak Township681 people
- East Boyer Township396 people
- Milford Township342 people
- Boyer Township273 people
- Paradise Township270 people
- Morgan Township254 people
- Goodrich Township248 people
- Stockholm Township197 people
All 19
- Soldier Township154 people
- Iowa Township153 people
- Washington Township121 people
- Hayes Township111 people
- Hanover Township97 people
- Jackson Township85 people
- Willow Township73 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Crawford County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 14 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 7 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:46 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:00 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:50 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:01 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 | 7:47 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:02 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 9 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 Crawford County or the local office.
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