Poe Township, Ringgold County, Iowa

Poe Township is a township in Ringgold County, Iowa. About 196 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
196 ± 131
County
Ringgold County
School district
Mount Ayr Community School District
Land area
33.7 sq mi (87.3 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$106,900 ± $88,114
Water area
0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1915993432
Coordinates (central point)
40.680174, -94.179011

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. Mount Ayr (city)3.8 mi northwest
  2. Athens Township5.2 mi east
  3. Lotts Creek Township5.7 mi south
  4. Rice Township5.8 mi west
  5. Liberty Township6.4 mi north

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

Other townships in Ringgold County, largest first

  1. Washington Township485 people
  2. Athens Township449 people
  3. Liberty Township264 people
  4. Tingley Township248 people
  5. Union Township207 people
  6. Grant Township185 people
  7. Jefferson Township148 people
  8. Riley Township114 people
  9. Clinton Township99 people
  10. Benton Township88 people
  11. Lincoln Township75 people
  12. Waubonsie Township69 people
All 16
  1. Monroe Township62 people
  2. Middle Fork Township50 people
  3. Lotts Creek Township47 people
  4. Rice Township43 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Poe Township

Longest day
15 hours 6 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 15 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:45 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:52 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:49 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:51 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 AM5:14 PM9 h 36 min
Feb 157:10 AM5:51 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 157:28 AM7:23 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:38 AM7:55 PM13 h 17 min
May 155:59 AM8:26 PM14 h 27 min
Jun 155:45 AM8:49 PM15 h 4 min
Jul 155:58 AM8:46 PM14 h 48 min
Aug 156:26 AM8:14 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 156:57 AM7:25 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:36 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 157:03 AM4:58 PM9 h 55 min
Dec 157:33 AM4:50 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 Ringgold County or the local office.

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