Danielson Township, Meeker County, Minnesota

Danielson Township is a township in Meeker County, Minnesota. About 226 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
226 ± 58
County
Meeker County
School district
A.C.G.C. Public School District
Land area
34.6 sq mi (89.6 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$102,500 ± $24,656
Median home value
$252,300 ± $31,747
Water area
1.4 sq mi (3.63 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2709314698
Coordinates (central point)
45.029788, -94.691354

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

  1. Greenleaf Township5.9 mi east
  2. Lake Elizabeth Township, Kandiyohi County5.9 mi west
  3. Acton Township6.0 mi north
  4. Cosmos Township8.2 mi south

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

Other townships in Meeker County, largest first

  1. Dassel Township1,690 people
  2. Kingston Township1,436 people
  3. Collinwood Township1,168 people
  4. Forest Prairie Township1,049 people
  5. Greenleaf Township897 people
  6. Ellsworth Township792 people
  7. Litchfield Township786 people
  8. Forest City Township707 people
  9. Union Grove Township634 people
  10. Manannah Township587 people
  11. Darwin Township526 people
  12. Harvey Township437 people
All 16
  1. Cedar Mills Township397 people
  2. Swede Grove Township362 people
  3. Acton Township323 people
  4. Cosmos Township255 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Danielson Township

Longest day
15 hours 38 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 46 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:36 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:09 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 157:53 AM5:03 PM9 h 10 min
Feb 157:19 AM5:46 PM10 h 27 min
Mar 157:31 AM7:24 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:34 AM8:04 PM13 h 30 min
May 155:49 AM8:41 PM14 h 52 min
Jun 155:31 AM9:07 PM15 h 36 min
Jul 155:46 AM9:02 PM15 h 16 min
Aug 156:20 AM8:25 PM14 h 5 min
Sep 156:57 AM7:29 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 157:34 AM6:33 PM10 h 59 min
Nov 157:16 AM4:49 PM9 h 33 min
Dec 157:50 AM4:37 PM8 h 47 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 Meeker County or the local office.

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