Saratoga Township, Howard County, Iowa
Saratoga Township is a township in Howard County, Iowa. About 325 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 38.8 sq mi (101 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 325 ± 106
- County
- Howard County
- School district
- Riceville Community School District
- Land area
- 38.8 sq mi (101 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median home value
- $142,900 ± $107,477
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1908993756
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.382866, -92.373103
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
- Jamestown Township5.3 mi west
- Howard Center Township5.6 mi east
- Chester Township5.7 mi north
- Howard Township7.5 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Saratoga Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Howard County, largest first
- Vernon Springs Township4,454 people
- Afton Township860 people
- Jamestown Township772 people
- New Oregon Township735 people
- Forest City Township606 people
- Albion Township480 people
- Howard Township354 people
- Paris Township297 people
- Chester Township252 people
- Oak Dale Township157 people
- Howard Center Township153 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Howard County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Saratoga Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 25 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 58 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:28 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:33 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:54 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 | 7:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 20 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 | 7:52 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:02 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 4:34 PM | 8 h 59 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 Howard County or the local office.
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