Wakpala Township, Corson County, South Dakota
Wakpala Township is a township in Corson County, South Dakota. About 144 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 144 ± 62
- County
- Corson County
- School district
- Smee School District 15-3
- Land area
- 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
- Median household income
- $20,938 ± $7,000
- Median home value
- $62,500 ± $56,155
- Water area
- 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
- State
- South Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4603168180
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.701939, -100.584928
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.
Census place in Wakpala Township
- Wakpala (CDP)144 people
This place’s central point lies inside Wakpala Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Other townships in Corson County, largest first
- Ridgeland Township57 people
- Custer Township41 people
- Watauga Township29 people
- Rolling Green Township15 people
- Prairie View Township12 people
- Pleasant Ridge Township3 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Corson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Wakpala Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 40 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 4:52 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 3:58 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 8:36 PM around June 26
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 | 7:19 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:44 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:55 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 5:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May 15 | 5:11 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Jun 15 | 4:52 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:20 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:41 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:16 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 42 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 Corson County or the local office.
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