Garfield Township, Clay County, South Dakota

Garfield Township is a township in Clay County, South Dakota. About 317 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Garfield Township in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
317 ± 141
County
Clay County
School district
Beresford School District 61-2
Land area
36 sq mi (93.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$250,000 or more
Median home value
$542,600 ± $453,137
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4602723580
Coordinates (central point)
42.953286, -96.864777

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. Prairie Center Township5.6 mi south
  2. Pleasant Valley Township6.0 mi west
  3. Emmet Township, Union County6.0 mi east
  4. Glenwood Township6.5 mi north

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

Other townships in Clay County, largest first

  1. Fairview Township535 people
  2. Prairie Center Township314 people
  3. Meckling Township273 people
  4. Glenwood Township268 people
  5. Vermillion Township242 people
  6. Spirit Mound Township207 people
  7. Riverside Township161 people
  8. Norway Township126 people
  9. Pleasant Valley Township99 people
  10. Star Township98 people
  11. Bethel Township89 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Garfield Township

Longest day
15 hours 22 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:08 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:52 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:10 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 157:55 AM5:18 PM9 h 23 min
Feb 157:25 AM5:58 PM10 h 33 min
Mar 157:39 AM7:33 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:45 AM8:09 PM13 h 24 min
May 156:04 AM8:43 PM14 h 39 min
Jun 155:47 AM9:08 PM15 h 21 min
Jul 156:02 AM9:04 PM15 h 2 min
Aug 156:33 AM8:29 PM13 h 56 min
Sep 157:07 AM7:37 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 157:40 AM6:44 PM11 h 4 min
Nov 157:19 AM5:04 PM9 h 45 min
Dec 157:51 AM4:53 PM9 h 2 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 Clay County or the local office.

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