Bowcreek Township, Sheridan County, Kansas
Bowcreek Township is a township in Sheridan County, Kansas. About 12 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71.8 sq mi (186 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12 ± 18
- County
- Sheridan County
- School district
- Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412
- Land area
- 71.8 sq mi (186 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- State
- Kansas
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2017908125
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.436697, -100.273960
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
- Adell Township6.7 mi north
- Valley Township7.5 mi south
- Union Township8.5 mi northwest
- Allodium Township, Graham County10 mi northeast
- Parnell Township12 mi west
- Gettysburg Township, Graham County14 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bowcreek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Sheridan County, largest first
- Kenneth Township1,262 people
- Sheridan Township372 people
- Solomon Township133 people
- Valley Township111 people
- Springbrook Township108 people
- Parnell Township95 people
- Logan Township84 people
- Bloomfield Township63 people
- East Saline Township62 people
- West Saline Township48 people
- Prairie Dog Township39 people
- Union Township37 people
All 13
- Adell Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sheridan County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bowcreek Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 23 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:13 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:17 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:12 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 | 7:59 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:26 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:50 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:54 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 24 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 Sheridan County or the local office.
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