Benton Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Benton Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. About 1,589 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,589 ± 270
- County
- Lackawanna County
- School district
- Lackawanna Trail School District
- Land area
- 24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $64,583 ± $20,014
- Median home value
- $257,400 ± $38,421
- Water area
- 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km²)
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4206905696
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.607680, -75.699862
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
- North Abington Township3.6 mi south
- La Plume Township4.8 mi southwest
- Greenfield Township5.5 mi east
- Scott Township6.0 mi southeast
- Lenox Township, Susquehanna County6.0 mi north
- Nicholson Township, Wyoming County6.4 mi west
- Clinton Township, Wyoming County6.8 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Lackawanna County, largest first
- South Abington Township9,572 people
- Scott Township4,642 people
- Jefferson Township3,828 people
- Newton Township2,897 people
- Spring Brook Township2,770 people
- Greenfield Township2,514 people
- Madison Township2,401 people
- Fell Township2,312 people
- Covington Township2,266 people
- Roaring Brook Township2,250 people
- Waverly Township1,962 people
- Clifton Township1,302 people
All 20
- Ransom Township1,297 people
- Glenburn Township1,207 people
- Carbondale Township1,092 people
- North Abington Township944 people
- Thornhurst Township893 people
- Elmhurst Township881 people
- La Plume Township454 people
- West Abington Township290 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lackawanna County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:28 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:40 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:32 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 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 | 7:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:51 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:22 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 11 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 Lackawanna County or the local office.
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