Smolan Township, Saline County, Kansas
Smolan Township is a township in Saline County, Kansas. About 605 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.7 sq mi (82 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 605 ± 164
- County
- Saline County
- Land area
- 31.7 sq mi (82 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $75,250 ± $14,563
- Median home value
- $230,300 ± $26,889
- Water area
- 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2016966125
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.736434, -97.658130
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 Smolan Township, largest first
- Smolan (city)148 people
- Mentor (CDP)83 people
These places’ central points lie inside Smolan 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
- Smoky View Township5.4 mi south
- Washington Township5.4 mi west
- Salina (city)5.8 mi northeast
- Walnut Township6.9 mi east
- Smoky Hill Township7.0 mi north
- Falun Township9.5 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Smolan Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Saline County, largest first
- Elm Creek Township1,206 people
- Smoky View Township728 people
- Greeley Township690 people
- Eureka Township612 people
- Walnut Township601 people
- Pleasant Valley Township532 people
- Solomon Township421 people
- Ohio Township368 people
- Cambria Township315 people
- Spring Creek Township297 people
- Gypsum Township214 people
- Falun Township184 people
All 17
- Smoky Hill Township169 people
- Washington Township150 people
- Liberty Township125 people
- Glendale Township76 people
- Dayton Township68 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Saline County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Smolan Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 52 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:05 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:02 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:59 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 | 7:47 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:12 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:41 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 29 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 Saline County or the local office.
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