Chester Township, Lake County, South Dakota
Chester Township is a township in Lake County, South Dakota. About 641 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.2 sq mi (86 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 641 ± 168
- County
- Lake County
- School district
- Chester School District 39-1
- Land area
- 33.2 sq mi (86 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $69,375 ± $28,427
- Median home value
- $235,300 ± $81,848
- Water area
- 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km²)
- State
- South Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4607911700
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.887148, -96.938874
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Chester Township, largest first
- Brant Lake South (CDP)211 people
- Chester (CDP)152 people
These places’ central points lie inside Chester Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Brant Lake (city)3.0 mi north
- Taopi Township, Minnehaha County5.5 mi south
- Lynn Township, Moody County5.6 mi east
- Wentworth Township5.9 mi north
- Franklin Township6.0 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Chester Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Lake County, largest first
- Herman Township844 people
- Lake View Township676 people
- Wentworth Township589 people
- Rutland Township276 people
- Franklin Township216 people
- Summit Township159 people
- Winfred Township158 people
- Le Roy Township152 people
- Farmington Township130 people
- Badus Township81 people
- Nunda Township62 people
- Concord Township56 people
All 15
- Wayne Township30 people
- Orland Township24 people
- Clarno Township5 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Lake County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Chester Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 28 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:44 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:10 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:49 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:14 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 | 7:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:44 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May 15 | 6:02 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:44 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h |
| Sep 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:42 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:55 AM | 4:50 PM | 8 h 55 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 Lake County or the local office.
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