Dunkel Township, Jones County, South Dakota

Dunkel Township is a township in Jones County, South Dakota. About 6 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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Dunkel Township in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6 ± 8
County
Jones County
School district
Jones County School District 37-3
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
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4607517380
Coordinates (central point)
43.864490, -100.526690

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. Zickrick Township5.8 mi south
  2. Buffalo Township5.9 mi west
  3. Williams Creek Township6.5 mi southeast
  4. Draper Township7.0 mi north

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

Other townships in Jones County, largest first

  1. Draper Township48 people
  2. Okaton Township22 people
  3. Williams Creek Township21 people
  4. Buffalo Township20 people
  5. Scovil Township18 people
  6. Virgil Township14 people
  7. Mullen Township6 people
  8. Zickrick Township3 people
  9. Kolls Township0 people
  10. Mussman Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Dunkel Township

Longest day
15 hours 29 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:59 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:04 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
9:28 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:13 AM5:30 PM9 h 17 min
Feb 157:41 AM6:11 PM10 h 30 min
Mar 157:54 AM7:48 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:59 AM8:25 PM13 h 26 min
May 156:16 AM9:01 PM14 h 45 min
Jun 155:59 AM9:26 PM15 h 27 min
Jul 156:13 AM9:22 PM15 h 9 min
Aug 156:46 AM8:46 PM14 h
Sep 157:21 AM7:52 PM12 h 31 min
Oct 157:56 AM6:58 PM11 h 2 min
Nov 157:36 AM5:16 PM9 h 40 min
Dec 158:09 AM5:05 PM8 h 56 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 Jones County or the local office.

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