Franklin Township, Decatur County, Iowa
Franklin Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa. About 323 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 323 ± 105
- County
- Decatur County
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $92,500 ± $59,584
- Median home value
- $205,800 ± $106,111
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1905391398
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.852742, -93.718301
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 Franklin Township
- Weldon (city)88 people
This place’s central point lies inside Franklin 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
- Center Township5.3 mi south
- Garden Grove Township5.7 mi east
- Long Creek Township6.2 mi west
- Green Bay Township, Clarke County6.3 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Franklin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Decatur County, largest first
- Garden Grove Township377 people
- Eden Township369 people
- Long Creek Township332 people
- Decatur Township325 people
- Burrell Township308 people
- Bloomington Township302 people
- Richland Township279 people
- New Buda Township263 people
- Center Township230 people
- Fayette Township150 people
- Hamilton Township113 people
- Morgan Township110 people
All 15
- High Point Township91 people
- Woodland Township71 people
- Grand River Township10 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Decatur County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:46 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:50 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 | 7:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:01 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:32 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 15 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 Decatur County or the local office.
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