Tunsberg Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota
Tunsberg Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota. About 163 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 163 ± 37
- County
- Chippewa County
- School district
- Lac Qui Parle Valley School District
- Land area
- 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $113,750 ± $33,384
- Median home value
- $336,100 ± $47,546
- Water area
- 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2702365704
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.023342, -95.795757
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
- Watson (city)0.9 mi south
- Big Bend Township5.1 mi north
- Rosewood Township6.4 mi east
- Camp Release Township, Lac qui Parle County6.6 mi south
- Sparta Township7.9 mi southeast
- Kragero Township8.3 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Tunsberg Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Chippewa County, largest first
- Sparta Township678 people
- Louriston Township308 people
- Rosewood Township286 people
- Granite Falls Township275 people
- Leenthrop Township254 people
- Rheiderland Township242 people
- Crate Township229 people
- Stoneham Township227 people
- Big Bend Township223 people
- Havelock Township204 people
- Woods Township193 people
- Lone Tree Township177 people
All 15
- Kragero Township126 people
- Mandt Township115 people
- Grace Township62 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Chippewa County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Tunsberg Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:35 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:08 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:41 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:14 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 | 7:57 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:38 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:35 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:50 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h |
| Nov 15 | 7:20 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:54 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 48 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 Chippewa County or the local office.
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