Bolton Township, Cowley County, Kansas
Bolton Township is a township in Cowley County, Kansas. About 1,207 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 52.2 sq mi (135 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,207 ± 299
- County
- Cowley County
- School district
- Arkansas City Unified School District 470
- Land area
- 52.2 sq mi (135 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $56,654 ± $21,350
- Median home value
- $78,300 ± $16,880
- Water area
- 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2003507875
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.034531, -97.065318
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
- Arkansas City (city)3.1 mi northeast
- Creswell Township4.6 mi northeast
- Walton Township, Sumner County7.8 mi west
- Beaver Township10 mi north
- Silverdale Township10 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bolton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cowley County, largest first
- Creswell Township1,640 people
- Maple Township1,037 people
- Pleasant Valley Township978 people
- Ninnescah Township964 people
- Walnut Township826 people
- Silver Creek Township755 people
- Dexter Township646 people
- Vernon Township324 people
- Silverdale Township322 people
- Salem Township297 people
- Omnia Township255 people
- Richland Township243 people
All 24
- Tisdale Township239 people
- Rock Creek Township234 people
- Beaver Township205 people
- Sheridan Township149 people
- Otter Township136 people
- Windsor Township90 people
- Grant Township52 people
- Spring Creek Township51 people
- Liberty Township49 people
- Cedar Township44 people
- Fairview Township39 people
- Harvey Township34 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cowley County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bolton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 37 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:07 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:57 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:11 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:52 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 | 7:40 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:39 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 38 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 Cowley County or the local office.
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