Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Athens Township is a township in Harrison County, Ohio. About 464 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 25.1 sq mi (65 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 464 ± 150
- County
- Harrison County
- School district
- Harrison Hills City School District
- Land area
- 25.1 sq mi (65 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $92,188 ± $31,067
- Median home value
- $195,800 ± $50,126
- Water area
- 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3906702764
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.203258, -81.014487
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 Athens Township
- New Athens (village)267 people
This place’s central point lies inside Athens 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
- Short Creek Township4.3 mi east
- Cadiz Township4.8 mi north
- Wheeling Township, Belmont County5.6 mi southeast
- Flushing Township, Belmont County7.3 mi southwest
- Moorefield Township7.4 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Athens Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Harrison County, largest first
- Cadiz Township3,345 people
- Green Township1,748 people
- North Township1,549 people
- Short Creek Township1,111 people
- Rumley Township1,092 people
- Monroe Township1,072 people
- Freeport Township777 people
- Washington Township675 people
- German Township601 people
- Moorefield Township586 people
- Franklin Township470 people
- Stock Township433 people
All 14
- Archer Township227 people
- Nottingham Township156 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Harrison County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Athens Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 3 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 19 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:53 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:59 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:57 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:57 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 | 7:44 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:46 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:53 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:35 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 20 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 Harrison County or the local office.
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