Washington Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Washington Township is a township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. About 111 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Washington Township in North Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
111 ± 48
County
Grand Forks County
School district
Hatton-Eielson Public School District 7
Land area
36 sq mi (93.3 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$316,700 ± $52,468
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3803583740
Coordinates (central point)
47.715518, -97.431322

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. Northwood Township6.0 mi west
  2. Garfield Township, Traill County6.1 mi south
  3. Pleasant View Township6.4 mi north
  4. Union Township6.5 mi east
  5. Newburgh Township, Steele County7.7 mi southwest

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 Grand Forks County, largest first

  1. Mekinock Township2,221 people
  2. Brenna Township929 people
  3. Allendale Township595 people
  4. Grand Forks Township590 people
  5. Rye Township472 people
  6. Hegton Township371 people
  7. Walle Township352 people
  8. Fairfield Township280 people
  9. Ferry Township237 people
  10. Blooming Township235 people
  11. Michigan Township209 people
  12. Falconer Township203 people
All 40
  1. Arvilla Township188 people
  2. Avon Township159 people
  3. Turtle River Township155 people
  4. Lakeville Township149 people
  5. Union Township143 people
  6. Oakville Township132 people
  7. Americus Township130 people
  8. Levant Township125 people
  9. Moraine Township124 people
  10. Elm Grove Township100 people
  11. Johnstown Township99 people
  12. Gilby Township87 people
  13. Inkster Township85 people
  14. Logan Center Township83 people
  15. Pleasant View Township78 people
  16. Grace Township77 people
  17. Chester Township75 people
  18. Northwood Township74 people
  19. Larimore Township63 people
  20. Niagara Township59 people
  21. Strabane Township55 people
  22. Wheatfield Township47 people
  23. Bentru Township41 people
  24. Elkmount Township37 people
  25. Agnes Township24 people
  26. Loretta Township24 people
  27. Lind Township22 people
  28. Plymouth Township14 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Washington Township

Longest day
16 hours around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 25 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:30 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:37 PM around December 11
Latest sunset
9:32 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 158:13 AM5:05 PM8 h 52 min
Feb 157:35 AM5:52 PM10 h 17 min
Mar 157:42 AM7:35 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:40 AM8:19 PM13 h 39 min
May 155:52 AM9:00 PM15 h 8 min
Jun 155:30 AM9:29 PM15 h 59 min
Jul 155:47 AM9:23 PM15 h 36 min
Aug 156:25 AM8:42 PM14 h 17 min
Sep 157:06 AM7:42 PM12 h 36 min
Oct 157:48 AM6:41 PM10 h 53 min
Nov 157:35 AM4:52 PM9 h 17 min
Dec 158:11 AM4:38 PM8 h 27 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 Grand Forks County or the local office.

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