Chetopa Township, Neosho County, Kansas

Chetopa Township is a township in Neosho County, Kansas. About 937 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 48 sq mi (124 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Chetopa Township in Kansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
937 ± 255
County
Neosho County
School district
Erie-Galesburg Unified School District 101
Land area
48 sq mi (124 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$85,278 ± $29,214
Median home value
$124,600 ± $65,938
Water area
0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²)
State
Kansas
Census code (GEOID)
2013312975
Coordinates (central point)
37.517293, -95.461007

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 Chetopa Township, largest first

  1. Thayer (city)502 people
  2. Urbana (CDP)0 people

These places’ central points lie inside Chetopa 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. Canville Township5.4 mi north
  2. Shiloh Township6.7 mi south
  3. Chetopa Township, Wilson County6.9 mi west
  4. Centerville Township8.9 mi east

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

Other townships in Neosho County, largest first

  1. Erie Township1,383 people
  2. Mission Township976 people
  3. Tioga Township926 people
  4. Canville Township622 people
  5. Shiloh Township449 people
  6. Walnut Grove Township420 people
  7. Big Creek Township338 people
  8. Grant Township302 people
  9. Lincoln Township297 people
  10. Centerville Township291 people
  11. Ladore Township117 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Chetopa Township

Longest day
14 hours 46 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 35 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:03 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:47 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:35 AM5:27 PM9 h 52 min
Feb 157:11 AM6:01 PM10 h 50 min
Mar 157:33 AM7:28 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:47 AM7:57 PM13 h 10 min
May 156:12 AM8:24 PM14 h 12 min
Jun 156:00 AM8:44 PM14 h 44 min
Jul 156:12 AM8:42 PM14 h 30 min
Aug 156:37 AM8:14 PM13 h 37 min
Sep 157:03 AM7:29 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:29 AM6:44 PM11 h 15 min
Nov 157:01 AM5:11 PM10 h 10 min
Dec 157:29 AM5:04 PM9 h 35 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 Neosho County or the local office.

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