Washington Township, Polk County, Iowa

Washington Township is a township in Polk County, Iowa. About 297 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Washington Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
297 ± 106
County
Polk County
School district
Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
Land area
35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$350,000 ± $101,983
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.25 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1915394548
Coordinates (central point)
41.812994, -93.396360

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. Clear Creek Township, Jasper County5.0 mi east
  2. Franklin Township5.5 mi south
  3. Elkhart Township6.6 mi west
  4. Indian Creek Township, Story County6.6 mi north

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

Other townships in Polk County, largest first

  1. Des Moines Township100,004 people
  2. Walnut Township69,695 people
  3. Crocker Township68,211 people
  4. Lee Township64,103 people
  5. Webster Township63,017 people
  6. Bloomfield Township33,841 people
  7. Clay Township23,327 people
  8. Jefferson Township14,527 people
  9. Douglas Township12,380 people
  10. Four Mile Township11,559 people
  11. Delaware Township10,261 people
  12. Saylor Township6,753 people
All 20
  1. Madison Township6,101 people
  2. Franklin Township5,485 people
  3. Allen Township4,226 people
  4. Beaver Township3,282 people
  5. Camp Township2,590 people
  6. Elkhart Township1,609 people
  7. Lincoln Township1,473 people
  8. Union Township296 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Polk County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Washington Township

Longest day
15 hours 14 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 8 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:38 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:42 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:52 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 157:38 AM5:07 PM9 h 29 min
Feb 157:09 AM5:46 PM10 h 37 min
Mar 157:25 AM7:20 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:33 AM7:54 PM13 h 21 min
May 155:53 AM8:26 PM14 h 33 min
Jun 155:38 AM8:50 PM15 h 12 min
Jul 155:51 AM8:46 PM14 h 55 min
Aug 156:21 AM8:13 PM13 h 52 min
Sep 156:53 AM7:23 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:25 AM6:32 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 157:02 AM4:52 PM9 h 50 min
Dec 157:33 AM4:43 PM9 h 10 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 Polk County or the local office.

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