Buchanan Township, Atchison County, Missouri

Buchanan Township is a township in Atchison County, Missouri. About 16 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.3 sq mi (107 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Buchanan Township in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16 ± 20
County
Atchison County
School district
Rock Port R-II School District
Land area
41.3 sq mi (107 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Water area
0.77 sq mi (2 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2900509244
Coordinates (central point)
40.564422, -95.658642

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. Nishnabotna Township5.8 mi south
  2. Washington Township, Fremont County, Iowa5.9 mi north
  3. Madison Township, Fremont County, Iowa6.1 mi northeast
  4. Peru Precinct, Nemaha County, Nebraska8.2 mi southwest
  5. Polk Township8.7 mi southeast
  6. Otoe Precinct, Otoe County, Nebraska9.2 mi west
  7. Brownville Precinct, Nemaha County, Nebraska11 mi south

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

Other townships in Atchison County, largest first

  1. Clay Township1,886 people
  2. Tarkio Township1,590 people
  3. Clark Township915 people
  4. Dale Township222 people
  5. Lincoln Township219 people
  6. Nishnabotna Township171 people
  7. Polk Township138 people
  8. Colfax Township30 people
  9. Benton Township0 people
  10. Templeton Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Buchanan Township

Longest day
15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:58 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:55 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:57 PM around June 27

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 157:44 AM5:20 PM9 h 36 min
Feb 157:16 AM5:57 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 157:34 AM7:29 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:44 AM8:01 PM13 h 17 min
May 156:06 AM8:32 PM14 h 26 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:55 PM15 h 4 min
Jul 156:04 AM8:52 PM14 h 48 min
Aug 156:33 AM8:20 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 157:03 AM7:31 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:33 AM6:42 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 157:08 AM5:05 PM9 h 57 min
Dec 157:38 AM4:56 PM9 h 18 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 Atchison County or the local office.

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