Gilmanton Township, Benton County, Minnesota
Gilmanton Township is a township in Benton County, Minnesota. About 906 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 906 ± 106
- County
- Benton County
- School district
- Foley Public School District
- Land area
- 33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $118,750 ± $16,905
- Median home value
- $399,000 ± $36,112
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2700923822
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.693359, -93.948756
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
- Foley (city)2.8 mi southeast
- Gilman (city)3.1 mi north
- Alberta Township6.0 mi north
- Maywood Township6.1 mi east
- Mayhew Lake Township6.3 mi west
- St. George Township6.7 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Gilmanton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Benton County, largest first
- Watab Township3,433 people
- Minden Township1,428 people
- St. George Township1,162 people
- Maywood Township1,041 people
- Mayhew Lake Township1,031 people
- Langola Township980 people
- Granite Ledge Township926 people
- Glendorado Township846 people
- Alberta Township720 people
- Graham Township507 people
- Sauk Rapids Township453 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Benton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Gilmanton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 41 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:25 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:02 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:31 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:09 PM around June 26
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 | 7:52 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:18 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:28 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:25 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:40 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:32 AM | 6:30 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:15 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:49 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 43 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.
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