Richland Township, Burke County, North Dakota

Richland Township is a township in Burke County, North Dakota. About 45 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42.6 sq mi (110 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Richland Township in North Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
45 ± 34
County
Burke County
School district
Bowbells Public School District 14
Land area
42.6 sq mi (110 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Water area
0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3801366580
Coordinates (central point)
48.944965, -102.338448

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. Flaxton (city)4.1 mi southwest
  2. North Star Township5.6 mi east
  3. Soo Township6.1 mi west

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

Other townships in Burke County, largest first

  1. Lucy Township143 people
  2. Colville Township113 people
  3. Garness Township98 people
  4. Vale Township84 people
  5. Battleview Township83 people
  6. Harmonious Township52 people
  7. Kandiyohi Township51 people
  8. Minnesota Township51 people
  9. Portal Township49 people
  10. Vanville Township42 people
  11. Bowbells Township38 people
  12. Soo Township35 people
All 27
  1. North Star Township34 people
  2. Cleary Township31 people
  3. Clayton Township29 people
  4. Roseland Township26 people
  5. Keller Township25 people
  6. Short Creek Township24 people
  7. Thorson Township18 people
  8. Ward Township15 people
  9. Fay Township8 people
  10. Foothills Township6 people
  11. Forthun Township6 people
  12. Lakeview Township4 people
  13. Dale Township2 people
  14. Dimond Township2 people
  15. Leaf Mountain Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Richland Township

Longest day
16 hours 12 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 14 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:44 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:52 PM around December 11
Latest sunset
9:57 PM around June 25

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 158:37 AM5:20 PM8 h 43 min
Feb 157:57 AM6:09 PM10 h 12 min
Mar 158:02 AM7:54 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:58 AM8:41 PM13 h 43 min
May 156:07 AM9:24 PM15 h 17 min
Jun 155:44 AM9:55 PM16 h 11 min
Jul 156:01 AM9:48 PM15 h 47 min
Aug 156:41 AM9:04 PM14 h 23 min
Sep 157:25 AM8:02 PM12 h 37 min
Oct 158:09 AM6:59 PM10 h 50 min
Nov 157:58 AM5:08 PM9 h 10 min
Dec 158:36 AM4:52 PM8 h 16 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 Burke County or the local office.

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