Lien Township, Roberts County, South Dakota
Lien Township is a township in Roberts County, South Dakota. About 188 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 47.5 sq mi (123 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 188 ± 91
- County
- Roberts County
- School district
- Sisseton School District 54-2
- Land area
- 47.5 sq mi (123 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $103,542 ± $41,222
- Water area
- 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²)
- State
- South Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4610937100
- Coordinates (central point)
- 45.885244, -96.907100
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
- New Effington (town)1.9 mi south
- Victor Township5.9 mi east
- Minnesota Township6.1 mi west
- Hart Township7.1 mi south
- Elma Township, Richland County, North Dakota7.2 mi northwest
- Greendale Township, Richland County, North Dakota7.5 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Lien Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Roberts County, largest first
- Goodwill Township1,162 people
- Sisseton Township573 people
- Geneseo Township475 people
- Lockwood Township314 people
- Long Hollow Township291 people
- Lake Township283 people
- Harmon Township248 people
- Lawrence Township245 people
- Victor Township244 people
- Grant Township177 people
- Bryant Township152 people
- Spring Grove Township150 people
All 29
- Minnesota Township129 people
- Agency Township128 people
- Becker Township118 people
- White Rock Township117 people
- Ortley Township113 people
- Springdale Township104 people
- Garfield Township83 people
- Norway Township61 people
- Enterprise Township55 people
- Hart Township50 people
- Lee Township47 people
- Easter Township43 people
- Dry Wood Lake Township40 people
- Alto Township34 people
- Bossko Township31 people
- Summit Township27 people
- One Road Township8 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Roberts County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Lien Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 44 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 39 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:36 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:42 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:22 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 | 8:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:40 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:36 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:27 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:44 AM | 6:41 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:27 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:02 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 41 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 Roberts County or the local office.
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