Franklin Township, Lee County, Iowa
Franklin Township is a township in Lee County, Iowa. About 1,163 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,163 ± 201
- County
- Lee County
- School district
- Central Lee Community School District
- Land area
- 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,458 ± $16,595
- Median home value
- $158,300 ± $12,689
- Water area
- 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1911191407
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.675382, -91.554488
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 Franklin Township, largest first
- Donnellson (city)776 people
- Franklin (city)148 people
These places’ central points lie 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
- Harrison Township5.3 mi west
- Charleston Township5.7 mi south
- Marion Township6.8 mi north
- West Point Township7.2 mi east
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 Lee County, largest first
- Madison Township9,121 people
- Washington Township2,727 people
- Jackson Township1,658 people
- West Point Township1,584 people
- Montrose Township1,302 people
- Jefferson Township1,188 people
- Denmark Township1,121 people
- Charleston Township824 people
- Des Moines Township790 people
- Green Bay Township516 people
- Cedar Township367 people
- Marion Township281 people
All 15
- Harrison Township236 people
- Van Buren Township194 people
- Pleasant Ridge Township159 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lee County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:42 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:38 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 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 | 7:28 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:52 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:22 AM | 4:39 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 Lee County or the local office.
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