Independence Township, Dunklin County, Missouri
Independence Township is a township in Dunklin County, Missouri. About 11,960 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 110 sq mi (284 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 11,960 ± 49
- County
- Dunklin County
- Land area
- 110 sq mi (284 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,521 ± $7,890
- Median home value
- $114,400 ± $12,526
- Water area
- 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2906934390
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.236308, -90.038338
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.
Census place in Independence Township
- Kennett (city)10,196 people
This place’s central point lies inside Independence 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
- Payne-Swain Township, Clay County, Arkansas6.7 mi northwest
- Braggadocio Township, Pemiscot County9.2 mi east
- Pascola Township, Pemiscot County9.5 mi east
- Holcomb Township11 mi north
- East Oak Bluff-Blue Cane Township, Clay County, Arkansas11 mi west
- Clay Township11 mi south
- Salem Township12 mi southwest
- Little River Township, Pemiscot County13 mi northeast
- Freeborn Township15 mi north
- Bagwell Lake Township, Greene County, Arkansas20 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Independence Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Dunklin County, largest first
- Cotton Hill Township4,830 people
- Union Township3,349 people
- Salem Township2,439 people
- Freeborn Township1,447 people
- Holcomb Township1,213 people
- Buffalo Township1,154 people
- Clay Township1,101 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Dunklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Independence Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 41 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:45 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:21 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 | 7:10 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:47 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:18 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:03 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 43 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 Dunklin County or the local office.
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