Bear Creek Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Bear Creek Township is a township in Poweshiek County, Iowa. About 1,772 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,772 ± 292
- County
- Poweshiek County
- School district
- Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District
- Land area
- 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,250 ± $14,920
- Median home value
- $159,600 ± $21,830
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1915790141
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.738207, -92.476442
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 Bear Creek Township
- Brooklyn (city)1,459 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bear Creek 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
- Madison Township5.8 mi north
- Warren Township6.1 mi east
- Malcom Township6.4 mi west
- Scott Township6.5 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bear Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Poweshiek County, largest first
- Jackson Township1,733 people
- Madison Township648 people
- Union Township600 people
- Malcom Township597 people
- Warren Township545 people
- Deep River Township490 people
- Jefferson Township404 people
- Grant Township395 people
- Sugar Creek Township361 people
- Lincoln Township328 people
- Washington Township326 people
- Chester Township264 people
All 15
- Pleasant Township196 people
- Scott Township194 people
- Sheridan Township187 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Poweshiek County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bear Creek Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 13 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:39 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 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 | 7:34 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:30 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:29 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 11 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 Poweshiek County or the local office.
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