Alexandria Township, Douglas County, Minnesota
Alexandria Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota. About 3,027 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 3,027 ± 29
- County
- Douglas County
- School district
- Alexandria Public School District
- Land area
- 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $93,864 ± $8,449
- Median home value
- $391,500 ± $26,237
- Water area
- 4.41 sq mi (11.4 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2704100946
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.892195, -95.311217
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
- Nelson (city)2.3 mi east
- Alexandria (city)3.3 mi west
- Osakis Township5.1 mi east
- Carlos Township5.9 mi north
- Hudson Township6.0 mi south
- Belle River Township6.7 mi northeast
- La Grand Township7.0 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Alexandria Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Douglas County, largest first
- La Grand Township4,281 people
- Carlos Township2,337 people
- Ida Township1,539 people
- Hudson Township1,099 people
- Lake Mary Township1,074 people
- Miltona Township920 people
- Brandon Township916 people
- Moe Township703 people
- Osakis Township686 people
- Holmes City Township670 people
- Leaf Valley Township511 people
- Millerville Township449 people
All 19
- Spruce Hill Township439 people
- Belle River Township406 people
- Orange Township383 people
- Urness Township288 people
- Lund Township281 people
- Evansville Township224 people
- Solem Township201 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Douglas County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Alexandria Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 45 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 39 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:30 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:08 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:36 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:15 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 | 7:58 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:23 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:34 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:30 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:45 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:37 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:21 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:55 AM | 4:36 PM | 8 h 41 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 Douglas County or the local office.
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