Van Buren Township, Lee County, Iowa

Van Buren Township is a township in Lee County, Iowa. About 194 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
194 ± 154
County
Lee County
School district
Central Lee Community School District
Land area
32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$72,708 ± $43,504
Median home value
$213,300 ± $157,787
Water area
0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1911194320
Coordinates (central point)
40.594690, -91.657922

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

  1. Grant Township, Clark County, Missouri4.7 mi west
  2. Harrison Township5.7 mi north
  3. Charleston Township5.7 mi east
  4. Sweet Home Township, Clark County, Missouri5.9 mi south
  5. Farmington Township, Van Buren County7.0 mi northwest
  6. Des Moines Township8.5 mi southeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Van Buren Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Lee County, largest first

  1. Madison Township9,121 people
  2. Washington Township2,727 people
  3. Jackson Township1,658 people
  4. West Point Township1,584 people
  5. Montrose Township1,302 people
  6. Jefferson Township1,188 people
  7. Franklin Township1,163 people
  8. Denmark Township1,121 people
  9. Charleston Township824 people
  10. Des Moines Township790 people
  11. Green Bay Township516 people
  12. Cedar Township367 people
All 15
  1. Marion Township281 people
  2. Harrison Township236 people
  3. 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 Van Buren Township

Longest day
15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:35 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:42 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:39 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:28 AM5:04 PM9 h 36 min
Feb 157:00 AM5:41 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 157:18 AM7:13 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:28 AM7:45 PM13 h 17 min
May 155:50 AM8:16 PM14 h 26 min
Jun 155:35 AM8:39 PM15 h 4 min
Jul 155:48 AM8:36 PM14 h 48 min
Aug 156:17 AM8:04 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 156:47 AM7:15 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:17 AM6:26 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 156:52 AM4:48 PM9 h 56 min
Dec 157:23 AM4:40 PM9 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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