Hanover Township, Licking County, Ohio

Hanover Township is a township in Licking County, Ohio. About 3,111 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Hanover Township in Ohio
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,111 ± 30
County
Licking County
School district
Licking Valley Local School District
Land area
24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$104,250 ± $20,219
Median home value
$256,500 ± $28,623
Water area
0.42 sq mi (1.08 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3908933299
Coordinates (central point)
40.062959, -82.234784

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 Hanover Township

  1. Hanover (village)1,180 people

This place’s central point lies inside Hanover 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

  1. Perry Township4.6 mi north
  2. Licking Township, Muskingum County4.9 mi east
  3. Madison Township5.2 mi west
  4. Hopewell Township5.2 mi south

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

Other townships in Licking County, largest first

  1. Etna Township19,377 people
  2. Granville Township10,376 people
  3. Union Township9,246 people
  4. Harrison Township8,694 people
  5. Monroe Township7,908 people
  6. Licking Township4,915 people
  7. Madison Township3,384 people
  8. Newton Township3,192 people
  9. Washington Township3,084 people
  10. Liberty Township2,763 people
  11. Jersey Township2,622 people
  12. St. Albans Township2,578 people
All 25
  1. Mary Ann Township2,389 people
  2. Bowling Green Township2,124 people
  3. Franklin Township1,901 people
  4. Newark Township1,853 people
  5. Hartford Township1,803 people
  6. Perry Township1,797 people
  7. McKean Township1,740 people
  8. Burlington Township1,733 people
  9. Eden Township1,340 people
  10. Bennington Township1,240 people
  11. Fallsbury Township1,126 people
  12. Hopewell Township1,040 people
  13. Reynoldsburg City Township851 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Hanover Township

Longest day
15 hours 1 minute around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 19 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:03 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:03 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
9:02 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:49 AM5:27 PM9 h 38 min
Feb 157:22 AM6:04 PM10 h 42 min
Mar 157:40 AM7:35 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:51 AM8:07 PM13 h 16 min
May 156:13 AM8:37 PM14 h 24 min
Jun 155:59 AM8:59 PM15 h
Jul 156:12 AM8:57 PM14 h 45 min
Aug 156:40 AM8:25 PM13 h 45 min
Sep 157:09 AM7:37 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:39 AM6:49 PM11 h 10 min
Nov 157:14 AM5:12 PM9 h 58 min
Dec 157:43 AM5:04 PM9 h 21 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 Licking County or the local office.

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