Washington Township, Johnson County, Missouri
Washington Township is a township in Johnson County, Missouri. About 8,939 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 45.3 sq mi (117 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 8,939 ± 592
- County
- Johnson County
- School district
- Knob Noster R-VIII School District
- Land area
- 45.3 sq mi (117 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $65,251 ± $5,950
- Median home value
- $211,200 ± $23,059
- Water area
- 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2910177524
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.733116, -93.553158
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 Washington Township, largest first
- Whiteman AFB (CDP)3,517 people
- Knob Noster (city)2,838 people
These places’ central points lie inside Washington 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
- Montserrat Township4.8 mi northwest
- La Monte Township, Pettis County6.5 mi east
- Elk Fork Township, Pettis County7.5 mi southeast
- Jefferson Township7.6 mi south
- Grover Township10.0 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Washington Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Johnson County, largest first
- Warrensburg Township23,560 people
- Jackson Township5,434 people
- Madison Township2,653 people
- Post Oak Township2,226 people
- Centerview Township1,745 people
- Kingsville Township1,708 people
- Hazel Hill Township1,591 people
- Montserrat Township1,429 people
- Columbus Township1,288 people
- Chilhowee Township1,241 people
- Rose Hill Township1,095 people
- Simpson Township742 people
All 14
- Grover Township587 people
- Jefferson Township494 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Johnson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:48 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:46 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:52 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:43 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 | 7:30 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:48 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:23 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:25 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 28 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 Johnson County or the local office.
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