Tama Township, Tama County, Iowa

Tama Township is a township in Tama County, Iowa. About 3,117 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Tama Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,117 ± 79
County
Tama County
School district
South Tama County Community School District
Land area
11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$68,594 ± $5,638
Median home value
$106,700 ± $14,192
Water area
0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1917194083
Coordinates (central point)
41.966686, -92.586878

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 Tama Township

  1. Tama (city)3,051 people

This place’s central point lies inside Tama 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

  1. Columbia Township3.7 mi south
  2. Toledo Township3.9 mi north
  3. Otter Creek Township6.1 mi east
  4. Indian Village Township6.9 mi west

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

Other townships in Tama County, largest first

  1. Toledo Township2,777 people
  2. Perry Township1,822 people
  3. Clark Township1,712 people
  4. Spring Creek Township1,444 people
  5. Carlton Township992 people
  6. Indian Village Township986 people
  7. Salt Creek Township778 people
  8. Oneida Township496 people
  9. Geneseo Township435 people
  10. York Township376 people
  11. Grant Township297 people
  12. Howard Township241 people
All 20
  1. Lincoln Township224 people
  2. Columbia Township221 people
  3. Buckingham Township211 people
  4. Highland Township203 people
  5. Crystal Township160 people
  6. Carroll Township149 people
  7. Otter Creek Township135 people
  8. Richland Township92 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Tama Township

Longest day
15 hours 15 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 8 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:34 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:38 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:49 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 157:35 AM5:04 PM9 h 29 min
Feb 157:06 AM5:43 PM10 h 37 min
Mar 157:22 AM7:16 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:30 AM7:51 PM13 h 21 min
May 155:50 AM8:23 PM14 h 33 min
Jun 155:34 AM8:47 PM15 h 13 min
Jul 155:48 AM8:44 PM14 h 56 min
Aug 156:18 AM8:10 PM13 h 52 min
Sep 156:50 AM7:20 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:22 AM6:28 PM11 h 6 min
Nov 156:59 AM4:49 PM9 h 50 min
Dec 157:31 AM4:39 PM9 h 8 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 Tama County or the local office.

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