Union Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Union Township is a township in Des Moines County, Iowa. About 701 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 701 ± 170
- County
- Des Moines County
- School district
- Burlington Community School District
- Land area
- 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $99,125 ± $28,308
- Median home value
- $244,000 ± $55,587
- Water area
- 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1905794203
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.768863, -91.213040
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
- Oak Hills (CDP)137 people
- Augusta (CDP)26 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
- West Burlington (city)4.1 mi northeast
- Concordia Township5.0 mi southeast
- Denmark Township, Lee County5.1 mi west
- Burlington (city)5.4 mi northeast
- Green Bay Township, Lee County5.5 mi south
- Flint River Township6.4 mi north
- Danville Township7.9 mi northwest
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 Des Moines County, largest first
- Flint River Township1,924 people
- Benton Township977 people
- Franklin Township825 people
- Danville Township806 people
- Concordia Township777 people
- Tama Township755 people
- Pleasant Grove Township503 people
- Yellow Springs Township488 people
- Huron Township393 people
- Washington Township138 people
- Jackson Township103 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Des Moines County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 6 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:32 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:40 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:37 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:40 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 | 7:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:21 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 17 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 Des Moines County or the local office.
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