
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Townsend, a city in Delaware, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Townsend — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Townsend | |
| District / County | New Castle County | |
| State | Delaware | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,177 | |
| Area | 2.72 km² (1.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Delaware | #37 of 56 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 20 | |
| In Feet | 66 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 39.4 | |
| Longitude | -75.69 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.395° N 75.692° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 23' 42" N 75° 41' 30" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 23.71' N 75° 41.5' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Delaware Capital | 30 km South-Southeast of Dover | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fort Erie, Canada (475 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:08 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 19734 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1885-01-01 |
Townsend is a city situated in Delaware, United States, within North America. It falls under New Castle County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Townsend as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Delaware
The latitude and longitude of Townsend pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 20 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Townsend on the map
Townsend runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Townsend run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Townsend exchange rates
To ring a number in Townsend from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Townsend and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Townsend ranks #37 of 56 cities in Delaware. It lies about 30 km South-Southeast of Dover, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Delaware market. › Cities near Townsend
Townsend has a recorded population of approximately 2,177 people. That places it #37 of 56 cities with population data in Delaware. Browse more cities in Delaware for comparison.
Townsend spans approximately 2.72 square kilometers (1.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Townsend sits within New Castle County, is part of Delaware in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Townsend keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:07 AM and sets around 05:08 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Townsend price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Townsend currency page.
Townsend is about 30 km South-Southeast of Dover, the capital of Delaware. See cities near Townsend for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Townsend lands you closest to Fort Erie, Canada, about 475 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Townsend sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.