Grand Township, Hand County, South Dakota
Grand Township is a township in Hand County, South Dakota. About 55 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 55 ± 42
- County
- Hand County
- School district
- Miller Area School District 29-4
- Land area
- 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
- State
- South Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4605925100
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.508583, -98.771682
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
- St. Lawrence Township5.0 mi west
- Wessington (city)5.2 mi southeast
- Gilbert Township5.7 mi north
- Hulbert Township5.7 mi south
- Whiteside Township, Beadle County6.5 mi east
- Nance Township, Beadle County8.5 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Grand Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Hand County, largest first
- Park Township133 people
- Ohio Township127 people
- Miller Township99 people
- Cedar Township90 people
- Rockdale Township90 people
- Glendale Township82 people
- Como Township72 people
- Ontario Township63 people
- St. Lawrence Township62 people
- Spring Lake Township55 people
- Wheaton Township46 people
- Midland Township43 people
All 34
- Hulbert Township39 people
- York Township36 people
- Holden Township33 people
- Burdette Township30 people
- Gilbert Township30 people
- Alden Township29 people
- Linn Township26 people
- Rose Hill Township23 people
- Campbell Township18 people
- Plato Township16 people
- Pleasant Valley Township10 people
- Greenleaf Township6 people
- Mondamin Township4 people
- Alpha Township0 people
- Bates Township0 people
- Carlton Township0 people
- Florence Township0 people
- Hiland Township0 people
- Logan Township0 people
- Pearl Township0 people
- Riverside Township0 people
- Spring Hill Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Hand County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Grand Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 49 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:49 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:19 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:55 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:24 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 | 8:08 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:49 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:37 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:13 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h |
| Nov 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:04 AM | 4:55 PM | 8 h 51 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 Hand County or the local office.
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