Grainfield Township, Towner County, North Dakota
Grainfield Township is a township in Towner County, North Dakota. About 14 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 14 ± 12
- County
- Towner County
- School district
- North Star School District
- Land area
- 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Water area
- 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
- State
- North Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3809531980
- Coordinates (central point)
- 48.666559, -99.421484
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
- Bisbee (city)3.3 mi southeast
- Perth (city)3.7 mi northwest
- New City Township5.5 mi south
- Sorenson Township5.7 mi east
- Monroe Township6.2 mi north
- Howell Township7.8 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Grainfield Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Towner County, largest first
- Cando Township90 people
- Dash Township69 people
- Zion Township69 people
- New City Township58 people
- Picton Township48 people
- Mount View Township45 people
- Sidney Township35 people
- Crocus Township30 people
- Coolin Township26 people
- Sorenson Township22 people
- Howell Township21 people
- Twin Hill Township21 people
All 27
- Springfield Township18 people
- Rock Lake Township17 people
- Monroe Township15 people
- Teddy Township8 people
- Paulson Township7 people
- Victor Township7 people
- Virginia Township6 people
- Maza Township4 people
- Armourdale Township1 people
- Lansing Township1 people
- Atkins Township0 people
- Bethel Township0 people
- Gerrard Township0 people
- Olson Township0 people
- Smith Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Towner County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Grainfield Township
- Longest day
- 16 hours 10 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 17 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:41 PM around December 11
- Latest sunset
- 9:44 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:25 AM | 5:09 PM | 8 h 44 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:45 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:51 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May 15 | 5:56 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 9:42 PM | 16 h 8 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:35 PM | 15 h 44 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:57 AM | 6:48 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:45 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:23 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 18 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 Towner County or the local office.
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