Center Township, O'Brien County, Iowa
Center Township is a township in O'Brien County, Iowa. About 302 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 302 ± 94
- County
- O'Brien County
- School district
- South O'Brien Community School District
- Land area
- 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $82,153 ± $17,315
- Median home value
- $122,100 ± $52,689
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1914190618
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.127741, -95.564924
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 Center Township
- Primghar (city)1,014 people
This place’s central point lies inside Center 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
- Omega Township6.0 mi east
- Lincoln Township6.0 mi north
- Summit Township6.0 mi west
- Highland Township6.0 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Center Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in O'Brien County, largest first
- Floyd Township5,503 people
- Hartley Township1,873 people
- Franklin Township1,373 people
- Union Township999 people
- Waterman Township877 people
- Carroll Township824 people
- Summit Township602 people
- Dale Township451 people
- Highland Township312 people
- Caledonia Township288 people
- Liberty Township235 people
- Baker Township165 people
All 15
- Omega Township153 people
- Grant Township108 people
- Lincoln Township61 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See O'Brien County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Center Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 23 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:47 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:06 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 | 7:51 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:34 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:40 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:42 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:46 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 1 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 O'Brien County or the local office.
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