Cambridge Township, Saline County, Missouri

Cambridge Township is a township in Saline County, Missouri. About 2,689 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 81.7 sq mi (212 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,689 ± 312
County
Saline County
Land area
81.7 sq mi (212 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$42,250 ± $12,934
Median home value
$94,900 ± $11,324
Water area
3.05 sq mi (7.9 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2919510702
Coordinates (central point)
39.264029, -93.019038

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 Cambridge Township, largest first

  1. Slater (city)2,066 people
  2. Gilliam (city)324 people

These places’ central points lie inside Cambridge 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

  1. Clay Township6.6 mi south
  2. Bowling Green Township, Chariton County7.5 mi north
  3. Chariton Township, Chariton County7.9 mi east
  4. Miami Township10 mi west
  5. Chariton Township, Howard County11 mi east
  6. Brunswick Township, Chariton County13 mi north
  7. De Witt Township, Carroll County15 mi northwest

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

Other townships in Saline County, largest first

  1. Marshall Township14,893 people
  2. Salt Pond Township1,788 people
  3. Arrow Rock Township728 people
  4. Liberty Township610 people
  5. Elmwood Township594 people
  6. Blackwater Township480 people
  7. Grand Pass Township467 people
  8. Clay Township423 people
  9. Miami Township327 people
  10. Salt Fork Township232 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Cambridge Township

Longest day
14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:45 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:48 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:42 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 157:30 AM5:13 PM9 h 43 min
Feb 157:03 AM5:48 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:23 AM7:18 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:35 AM7:49 PM13 h 14 min
May 155:58 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 155:45 AM8:40 PM14 h 55 min
Jul 155:57 AM8:37 PM14 h 40 min
Aug 156:24 AM8:07 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:53 AM7:20 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:21 AM6:33 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:55 AM4:57 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:24 AM4:49 PM9 h 25 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 Saline County or the local office.

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