Hay Creek Township, Burleigh County, North Dakota

Hay Creek Township is a township in Burleigh County, North Dakota. About 4,348 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 23.6 sq mi (61.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Hay Creek Township in North Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,348 ± 21
County
Burleigh County
School district
Bismarck Public School District 1
Land area
23.6 sq mi (61.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$160,553 ± $32,703
Median home value
$459,700 ± $32,056
Water area
0.74 sq mi (1.92 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3801536460
Coordinates (central point)
46.872895, -100.798272

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. Bismarck (city)4.3 mi south
  2. Gibbs Township7.7 mi east

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

Other townships in Burleigh County, largest first

  1. Apple Creek Township3,490 people
  2. Gibbs Township2,836 people
  3. Menoken Township246 people
  4. Glenview Township193 people
  5. Missouri Township186 people
  6. Naughton Township161 people
  7. Morton Township157 people
  8. Crofte Township152 people
  9. Sterling Township151 people
  10. Painted Woods Township144 people
  11. Ecklund Township121 people
  12. Long Lake Township121 people
All 37
  1. Driscoll Township109 people
  2. Telfer Township98 people
  3. Boyd Township81 people
  4. McKenzie Township79 people
  5. Estherville Township54 people
  6. Christiania Township45 people
  7. Harriet-Lein Township44 people
  8. Francis Township40 people
  9. Ghylin Township39 people
  10. Richmond Township38 people
  11. Taft Township36 people
  12. Wing Township20 people
  13. Clear Lake Township18 people
  14. Schrunk-Steiber Township18 people
  15. Wild Rose Township18 people
  16. Cromwell Township16 people
  17. Trygg Township14 people
  18. Canfield Township9 people
  19. Hazel Grove Township9 people
  20. Thelma Township8 people
  21. Grass Lake Township7 people
  22. Rock Hill Township4 people
  23. Logan Township3 people
  24. Sibley Butte Township3 people
  25. Wilson Township3 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Hay Creek Township

Longest day
15 hours 53 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 32 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:48 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:54 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:41 PM around June 26

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 158:24 AM5:21 PM8 h 57 min
Feb 157:47 AM6:07 PM10 h 20 min
Mar 157:56 AM7:48 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:55 AM8:31 PM13 h 36 min
May 156:08 AM9:11 PM15 h 3 min
Jun 155:48 AM9:39 PM15 h 51 min
Jul 156:03 AM9:34 PM15 h 31 min
Aug 156:40 AM8:53 PM14 h 13 min
Sep 157:20 AM7:55 PM12 h 35 min
Oct 158:00 AM6:56 PM10 h 56 min
Nov 157:46 AM5:08 PM9 h 22 min
Dec 158:21 AM4:54 PM8 h 33 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 Burleigh County or the local office.

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