Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio
Richland Township is a township in Allen County, Ohio. About 5,830 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.6 sq mi (108 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,830 ± 27
- County
- Allen County
- School district
- Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- Land area
- 41.6 sq mi (108 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $83,482 ± $11,606
- Median home value
- $206,000 ± $21,068
- Water area
- 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3900366614
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.869365, -83.936562
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Richland Township, largest first
- Bluffton (village)3,859 people
- Beaverdam (village)404 people
These places’ central points lie inside Richland Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Orange Township, Hancock County6.0 mi east
- Jackson Township6.2 mi south
- Riley Township, Putnam County6.2 mi north
- Monroe Township6.5 mi west
- Union Township, Hancock County8.2 mi northeast
- Pleasant Township, Putnam County8.5 mi northwest
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 Allen County, largest first
- American Township14,492 people
- Shawnee Township12,488 people
- Bath Township9,302 people
- Marion Township6,676 people
- Perry Township3,349 people
- Jackson Township3,096 people
- Spencer Township3,015 people
- Auglaize Township2,793 people
- Monroe Township2,122 people
- Amanda Township1,843 people
- Sugar Creek Township1,332 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Allen County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Richland Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 6 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:03 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:12 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:07 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:11 PM around June 27
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 | 7:58 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:47 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:03 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:16 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:53 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 15 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 Allen County or the local office.
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