Island Lake Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota

Island Lake Township is a township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. About 358 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Island Lake Township in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
358 ± 56
County
Mahnomen County
School district
Fosston Public School District
Land area
34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$73,750 ± $35,242
Median home value
$228,300 ± $35,024
Water area
2.21 sq mi (5.72 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2708731418
Coordinates (central point)
47.454496, -95.616723

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.

Census place in Island Lake Township

  1. Pine Bend (CDP)11 people

This place’s central point lies inside Island Lake Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Heier Township4.3 mi west
  2. Falk Township, Clearwater County6.1 mi east
  3. Clover Township6.5 mi south
  4. Columbia Township, Polk County6.5 mi north
  5. Popple Township, Clearwater County8.5 mi northeast

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Island Lake Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Mahnomen County, largest first

  1. Twin Lakes Township754 people
  2. Pembina Township660 people
  3. Oakland Township292 people
  4. Little Elbow Township236 people
  5. Lake Grove Township198 people
  6. Popple Grove Township189 people
  7. La Garde Township171 people
  8. Heier Township145 people
  9. Marsh Creek Township133 people
  10. Chief Township128 people
  11. Rosedale Township128 people
  12. Clover Township126 people
All 15
  1. Beaulieu Township100 people
  2. Bejou Township91 people
  3. Gregory Township72 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Mahnomen County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Island Lake Township

Longest day
15 hours 58 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 26 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:24 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:13 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:31 PM around December 11
Latest sunset
9:23 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:05 AM4:58 PM8 h 53 min
Feb 157:27 AM5:45 PM10 h 18 min
Mar 157:35 AM7:27 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:34 AM8:11 PM13 h 37 min
May 155:45 AM8:52 PM15 h 7 min
Jun 155:24 AM9:21 PM15 h 57 min
Jul 155:40 AM9:15 PM15 h 35 min
Aug 156:18 AM8:34 PM14 h 16 min
Sep 156:59 AM7:34 PM12 h 35 min
Oct 157:40 AM6:34 PM10 h 54 min
Nov 157:27 AM4:46 PM9 h 19 min
Dec 158:03 AM4:31 PM8 h 28 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 Mahnomen County or the local office.

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