Sarnia Township, Nelson County, North Dakota

Sarnia Township is a township in Nelson County, North Dakota. About 29 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.8 sq mi (90 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
29 ± 21
County
Nelson County
School district
Dakota Prairie Public School District 1
Land area
34.8 sq mi (90 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Water area
1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²)
State
North Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
3806370820
Coordinates (central point)
48.150359, -98.100117

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. Enterprise Township5.4 mi west
  2. Perth Township, Walsh County5.6 mi north
  3. Dahlen Township6.6 mi east
  4. Michigan Township8.3 mi south

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

Other townships in Nelson County, largest first

  1. Bergen Township129 people
  2. Wamduska Township114 people
  3. Dayton Township104 people
  4. Lee Township96 people
  5. Nesheim Township90 people
  6. Michigan Township83 people
  7. Dodds Township70 people
  8. Ora Township54 people
  9. Dahlen Township43 people
  10. Field Township40 people
  11. Lakota Township35 people
  12. Leval Township35 people
All 26
  1. Illinois Township32 people
  2. Williams Township29 people
  3. Central Township27 people
  4. Osago Township26 people
  5. Nash Township25 people
  6. Rugh Township17 people
  7. Hamlin Township11 people
  8. Petersburg Township10 people
  9. Rubin Township8 people
  10. Adler Township7 people
  11. Clara Township7 people
  12. Enterprise Township6 people
  13. Forde Township0 people
  14. Melvin Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Sarnia Township

Longest day
16 hours 4 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 20 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:38 PM around December 11
Latest sunset
9:36 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 158:17 AM5:06 PM8 h 49 min
Feb 157:39 AM5:54 PM10 h 15 min
Mar 157:45 AM7:37 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:42 AM8:22 PM13 h 40 min
May 155:53 AM9:05 PM15 h 12 min
Jun 155:31 AM9:34 PM16 h 3 min
Jul 155:47 AM9:28 PM15 h 41 min
Aug 156:26 AM8:46 PM14 h 20 min
Sep 157:09 AM7:45 PM12 h 36 min
Oct 157:51 AM6:43 PM10 h 52 min
Nov 157:39 AM4:54 PM9 h 15 min
Dec 158:16 AM4:38 PM8 h 22 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 Nelson County or the local office.

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