Scopus Township, Bollinger County, Missouri

Scopus Township is a township in Bollinger County, Missouri. About 1,221 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 62.5 sq mi (162 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Scopus Township in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,221 ± 355
County
Bollinger County
School district
Meadow Heights R-II School District
Land area
62.5 sq mi (162 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$76,429 ± $37,214
Median home value
$188,200 ± $73,036
Water area
0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2901766314
Coordinates (central point)
37.434281, -89.930469

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. Whitewater Township, Cape Girardeau County7.5 mi east
  2. Crooked Creek Township7.8 mi west
  3. Kinder Township, Cape Girardeau County8.1 mi southeast
  4. Whitewater Township9.0 mi north
  5. Lorance Township9.2 mi south

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

Other townships in Bollinger County, largest first

  1. Lorance Township4,071 people
  2. Wayne Township1,240 people
  3. Whitewater Township1,179 people
  4. Liberty Township1,014 people
  5. Crooked Creek Township804 people
  6. Union Township797 people
  7. Filmore Township233 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Scopus Township

Longest day
14 hours 45 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 35 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:38 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:41 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:24 PM around June 28

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 157:13 AM5:05 PM9 h 52 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
Mar 157:10 AM7:06 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:25 AM7:34 PM13 h 9 min
May 155:50 AM8:01 PM14 h 11 min
Jun 155:38 AM8:22 PM14 h 44 min
Jul 155:50 AM8:20 PM14 h 30 min
Aug 156:15 AM7:52 PM13 h 37 min
Sep 156:41 AM7:07 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:07 AM6:22 PM11 h 15 min
Nov 156:39 AM4:49 PM10 h 10 min
Dec 157:06 AM4:42 PM9 h 36 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 Bollinger County or the local office.

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