Delaware Township, Defiance County, Ohio
Delaware Township is a township in Defiance County, Ohio. About 2,008 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,008 ± 474
- County
- Defiance County
- School district
- Central Local School District
- Land area
- 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $91,250 ± $33,307
- Median home value
- $184,300 ± $27,883
- Water area
- 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3903921420
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.292504, -84.511454
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.
Census place in Delaware Township
- Sherwood (village)762 people
This place’s central point lies inside Delaware 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
- Emerald Township, Paulding County5.5 mi south
- Noble Township5.9 mi east
- Mark Township6.2 mi west
- Washington Township6.3 mi north
- Defiance Township6.7 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Delaware Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Defiance County, largest first
- Defiance Township13,281 people
- Noble Township5,979 people
- Hicksville Township4,910 people
- Richland Township2,986 people
- Tiffin Township2,233 people
- Highland Township1,744 people
- Milford Township1,671 people
- Washington Township1,578 people
- Mark Township766 people
- Adams Township640 people
- Farmer Township547 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Defiance County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Delaware Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 9 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 11 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:04 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:15 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:15 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 | 8:01 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:04 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:56 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 13 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 Defiance County or the local office.
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