Monroe Township, Lyon County, Minnesota
Monroe Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota. About 261 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 261 ± 119
- County
- Lyon County
- School district
- Tracy Area Public School District
- Land area
- 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $78,000 ± $24,260
- Median home value
- $172,900 ± $56,901
- Water area
- 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2708343666
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.244918, -95.661845
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
- Tracy (city)2.1 mi east
- Amiret Township5.2 mi north
- Springdale Township, Redwood County6.3 mi east
- Custer Township6.7 mi west
- Shetek Township, Murray County6.9 mi south
- Lake Sarah Township, Murray County8.6 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Monroe Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Lyon County, largest first
- Lake Marshall Township642 people
- Fairview Township519 people
- Lynd Township399 people
- Coon Creek Township283 people
- Rock Lake Township248 people
- Shelburne Township230 people
- Westerheim Township221 people
- Vallers Township210 people
- Clifton Township209 people
- Grandview Township199 people
- Sodus Township198 people
- Amiret Township168 people
All 19
- Stanley Township166 people
- Island Lake Township162 people
- Lucas Township162 people
- Custer Township161 people
- Eidsvold Township148 people
- Lyons Township144 people
- Nordland Township134 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lyon County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Monroe Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 52 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:38 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:43 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:10 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 | 7:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:38 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:52 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:25 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:37 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:51 AM | 4:44 PM | 8 h 53 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 Lyon County or the local office.
Find the township or town where you are now or find your county.