Highpoint Township, Ness County, Kansas
Highpoint Township is a township in Ness County, Kansas. About 34 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 121 sq mi (312 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 34 ± 29
- County
- Ness County
- School district
- Western Plains Unified School District 106
- Land area
- 121 sq mi (312 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2013532100
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.330081, -99.693494
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
- Shiley Township, Pawnee County9.4 mi east
- Bazine Township10 mi north
- Marena Township, Hodgeman County11 mi south
- Franklin Township12 mi west
- Alexander-Belle Prairie Township, Rush County13 mi northeast
- Valley Township, Hodgeman County14 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Highpoint Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Ness County, largest first
- Center Township1,178 people
- Bazine Township567 people
- Nevada Township382 people
- Ohio Township226 people
- Franklin Township89 people
- Waring Township61 people
- Eden Township47 people
- Johnson Township38 people
- Forrester Township31 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ness County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Highpoint Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 29 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:14 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:10 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:18 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:06 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 | 7:54 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:20 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:47 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:20 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:48 AM | 5:19 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.
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 Ness County or the local office.
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