East Chain Township, Martin County, Minnesota
East Chain Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota. About 289 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 289 ± 58
- County
- Martin County
- School district
- Granada-Huntley-East Chain
- Land area
- 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $90,313 ± $14,694
- Median home value
- $208,300 ± $27,448
- Water area
- 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km²)
- State
- Minnesota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2709117522
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.543369, -94.308351
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
- Grant Township, Kossuth County, Iowa5.5 mi southeast
- Pilot Grove Township, Faribault County5.6 mi east
- Silver Lake Township6.2 mi west
- Eagle Township, Kossuth County, Iowa6.2 mi southwest
- Pleasant Prairie Township6.5 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with East Chain Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Martin County, largest first
- Manyaska Township334 people
- Silver Lake Township334 people
- Westford Township320 people
- Fairmont Township311 people
- Rutland Township292 people
- Tenhassen Township276 people
- Jay Township275 people
- Fraser Township264 people
- Galena Township253 people
- Pleasant Prairie Township225 people
- Cedar Township216 people
- Fox Lake Township193 people
All 19
- Lake Belt Township190 people
- Center Creek Township180 people
- Rolling Green Township175 people
- Lake Fremont Township174 people
- Nashville Township157 people
- Elm Creek Township151 people
- Waverly Township141 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Martin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in East Chain Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 25 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 56 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:35 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:59 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:40 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:02 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 | 7:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:35 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:10 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:43 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 58 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 Martin County or the local office.
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