Plato Township, Sioux County, Iowa
Plato Township is a township in Sioux County, Iowa. About 541 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 541 ± 205
- County
- Sioux County
- School district
- Sioux Center Community School District
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipGovernment under another
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $124,559 ± $89,038
- Median home value
- $298,600 ± $180,180
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
- State
- Iowa
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1916793345
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.125570, -96.270183
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
- Welcome Township5.7 mi east
- Center Township5.9 mi south
- Rock Township5.9 mi north
- Garfield Township6.4 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Plato Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Sioux County, largest first
- West Branch Township7,272 people
- Holland Township6,606 people
- Rock Township4,680 people
- Lincoln Township2,694 people
- Welcome Township2,429 people
- Buncombe Township2,330 people
- Nassau Township2,266 people
- Floyd Township1,142 people
- Sheridan Township961 people
- East Orange Township786 people
- Center Township669 people
- Logan Township626 people
All 22
- Reading Township610 people
- Grant Township576 people
- Lynn Township470 people
- Capel Township409 people
- Sherman Township390 people
- Eagle Township193 people
- Washington Township184 people
- Garfield Township154 people
- Sioux Township117 people
- Settlers Township107 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sioux County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Plato Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 23 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 59 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:44 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:49 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:08 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 | 7:53 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:44 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:17 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:49 AM | 4:50 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 Sioux County or the local office.
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