Cape Girardeau Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau Township is a township in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. About 42,181 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 67.1 sq mi (174 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 42,181 ± 539
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- School district
- Cape Girardeau 63 School District
- Land area
- 67.1 sq mi (174 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,499 ± $2,612
- Median home value
- $198,800 ± $10,842
- Water area
- 3.33 sq mi (8.62 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2903111260
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.296817, -89.578295
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Cape Girardeau Township, largest first
- Cape Girardeau (city)40,344 people
- Dutchtown (CDP)187 people
These places’ central points lie inside Cape Girardeau 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
- Kelso Township, Scott County7.3 mi south
- Hubble Township7.5 mi west
- Randol Township7.5 mi northeast
- McClure Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois8.6 mi east
- Byrd Township9.5 mi northwest
- Welch Township13 mi southwest
- Union Precinct, Union County, Illinois15 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cape Girardeau Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cape Girardeau County, largest first
- Byrd Township20,459 people
- Randol Township5,138 people
- Shawnee Township4,491 people
- Hubble Township3,132 people
- Apple Creek Township2,520 people
- Whitewater Township1,831 people
- Welch Township1,139 people
- Kinder Township1,133 people
- Liberty Township711 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cape Girardeau County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Girardeau Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 44 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 36 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:37 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:40 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:22 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:37 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 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 Cape Girardeau County or the local office.
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