Franklin Township, Richland County, Ohio
Franklin Township is a township in Richland County, Ohio. About 1,513 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 21 sq mi (54.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,513 ± 482
- County
- Richland County
- School district
- Crestview Local School District
- Land area
- 21 sq mi (54.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $47,879 ± $18,175
- Median home value
- $170,500 ± $36,439
- Water area
- 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km²)
- State
- Ohio
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3913928406
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.863527, -82.534363
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
- Jackson Township3.7 mi west
- Weller Township4.3 mi east
- Madison Township5.6 mi southeast
- Bloominggrove Township6.0 mi north
- Mansfield (city)6.7 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Franklin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Richland County, largest first
- Madison Township11,109 people
- Springfield Township11,104 people
- Sharon Township8,991 people
- Troy Township7,102 people
- Washington Township6,591 people
- Mifflin Township6,114 people
- Jefferson Township4,927 people
- Jackson Township3,676 people
- Worthington Township2,995 people
- Monroe Township2,742 people
- Weller Township2,527 people
- Plymouth Township1,919 people
All 17
- Cass Township1,657 people
- Perry Township1,374 people
- Butler Township1,241 people
- Bloominggrove Township980 people
- Sandusky Township874 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Richland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:06 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:02 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:52 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:42 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:12 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:40 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:17 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:47 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 16 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 Richland County or the local office.
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