Monroe Township, Anderson County, Kansas
Monroe Township is a township in Anderson County, Kansas. About 159 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 159 ± 115
- County
- Anderson County
- School district
- Garnett Unified School District 365
- Land area
- 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $106,042 ± $28,522
- Median home value
- $269,400 ± $49,177
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2000347725
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.304682, -95.202216
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
- Garnett (city)2.5 mi southwest
- Putnam Township4.7 mi northwest
- Walker Township5.1 mi east
- Jackson Township6.0 mi west
- Lincoln Township6.7 mi southeast
- Washington Township7.5 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Monroe Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Anderson County, largest first
- Walker Township591 people
- Reeder Township549 people
- Westphalia Township531 people
- Ozark Township498 people
- Rich Township494 people
- Washington Township433 people
- Jackson Township405 people
- Welda Township270 people
- Lone Elm Township261 people
- Putnam Township155 people
- Indian Creek Township150 people
- Lincoln Township136 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Anderson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Monroe Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:56 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:52 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 PM around June 28
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 | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:32 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:35 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 31 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.
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