Goose Lake Township, Charles Mix County, South Dakota

Goose Lake Township is a township in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. About 167 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 64.1 sq mi (166 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Goose Lake Township in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
167 ± 98
County
Charles Mix County
School district
Andes Central School District 11-1
Land area
64.1 sq mi (166 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$46,875 ± $38,837
Median home value
$117,500 ± $80,629
Water area
0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4602324900
Coordinates (central point)
43.219530, -98.573644

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. Moore Township5.7 mi north
  2. Howard Township7.7 mi east
  3. White Swan Township8.0 mi south
  4. Jackson Township9.1 mi west

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

Other townships in Charles Mix County, largest first

  1. Platte Township596 people
  2. White Swan Township589 people
  3. Lawrence Township501 people
  4. Highland Township484 people
  5. Choteau Creek Township347 people
  6. Bryan Township341 people
  7. Lone Tree Township333 people
  8. Forbes Township254 people
  9. Wahehe Township221 people
  10. Howard Township208 people
  11. Rouse Township185 people
  12. Plain Center Township158 people
All 22
  1. Rhoda Township121 people
  2. Signal Township94 people
  3. Moore Township91 people
  4. Darlington Township86 people
  5. Jackson Township74 people
  6. Lake George Township61 people
  7. Ree Township51 people
  8. Kennedy Township38 people
  9. Hamilton Township31 people
  10. La Roche Township23 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Goose Lake Township

Longest day
15 hours 23 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 58 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:53 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:15 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:58 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:18 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 158:03 AM5:24 PM9 h 21 min
Feb 157:32 AM6:05 PM10 h 33 min
Mar 157:46 AM7:40 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:52 AM8:17 PM13 h 25 min
May 156:10 AM8:51 PM14 h 41 min
Jun 155:53 AM9:16 PM15 h 23 min
Jul 156:07 AM9:12 PM15 h 5 min
Aug 156:39 AM8:37 PM13 h 58 min
Sep 157:13 AM7:44 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:47 AM6:51 PM11 h 4 min
Nov 157:27 AM5:10 PM9 h 43 min
Dec 157:59 AM4:59 PM9 h

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 Charles Mix County or the local office.

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