Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio

Peru Township is a township in Morrow County, Ohio. About 1,334 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,334 ± 287
County
Morrow County
School district
Buckeye Valley Local School District
Land area
23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$125,179 ± $52,572
Median home value
$235,300 ± $88,575
Water area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3911762260
Coordinates (central point)
40.386873, -82.887183

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

  1. Oxford Township, Delaware County4.5 mi west
  2. Kingston Township, Delaware County4.6 mi south
  3. Bennington Township4.9 mi east
  4. Lincoln Township5.4 mi north
  5. Westfield Township6.4 mi northwest

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

Other townships in Morrow County, largest first

  1. Gilead Township5,965 people
  2. Bennington Township3,286 people
  3. Cardington Township3,119 people
  4. Congress Township2,943 people
  5. Perry Township2,767 people
  6. Harmony Township2,605 people
  7. North Bloomfield Township2,102 people
  8. Lincoln Township2,042 people
  9. Franklin Township2,014 people
  10. Chester Township1,908 people
  11. Washington Township1,244 people
  12. South Bloomfield Township1,163 people
All 15
  1. Westfield Township1,036 people
  2. Canaan Township951 people
  3. Troy Township925 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Peru Township

Longest day
15 hours 4 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 18 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:04 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
9:05 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 157:52 AM5:29 PM9 h 37 min
Feb 157:25 AM6:06 PM10 h 41 min
Mar 157:43 AM7:38 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:53 AM8:10 PM13 h 17 min
May 156:15 AM8:40 PM14 h 25 min
Jun 156:00 AM9:03 PM15 h 3 min
Jul 156:14 AM9:00 PM14 h 46 min
Aug 156:42 AM8:29 PM13 h 47 min
Sep 157:12 AM7:40 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:42 AM6:51 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 157:17 AM5:14 PM9 h 57 min
Dec 157:47 AM5:05 PM9 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 Morrow County or the local office.

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