Fertile Township, Worth County, Iowa

Fertile Township is a township in Worth County, Iowa. About 650 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km²) of land and uses Central Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Fertile Township in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
650 ± 107
County
Worth County
Land area
36.2 sq mi (93.7 km²)
Type
TownshipGovernment under another
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$84,167 ± $18,795
Median home value
$161,300 ± $14,692
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1919591338
Coordinates (central point)
43.305404, -93.451056

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.

Cities, towns and communities in Fertile Township, largest first

  1. Fertile (city)255 people
  2. Hanlontown (city)249 people

These places’ central points lie inside Fertile 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. Bristol Township5.1 mi north
  2. Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County5.8 mi west
  3. Danville Township6.7 mi east
  4. Grant Township, Cerro Gordo County7.6 mi south

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

Other townships in Worth County, largest first

  1. Grove Township2,436 people
  2. Lincoln Township1,677 people
  3. Bristol Township526 people
  4. Union Township478 people
  5. Kensett Township433 people
  6. Silver Lake Township396 people
  7. Danville Township312 people
  8. Deer Creek Township131 people
  9. Barton Township112 people
  10. Brookfield Township111 people
  11. Hartland Township88 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Fertile Township

Longest day
15 hours 24 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 58 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:37 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:58 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 157:43 AM5:03 PM9 h 20 min
Feb 157:11 AM5:44 PM10 h 33 min
Mar 157:26 AM7:19 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:31 AM7:56 PM13 h 25 min
May 155:49 AM8:31 PM14 h 42 min
Jun 155:32 AM8:55 PM15 h 23 min
Jul 155:47 AM8:51 PM15 h 4 min
Aug 156:18 AM8:16 PM13 h 58 min
Sep 156:53 AM7:24 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:27 AM6:30 PM11 h 3 min
Nov 157:06 AM4:49 PM9 h 43 min
Dec 157:39 AM4:38 PM8 h 59 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 Worth County or the local office.

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