Northwest Township, Brunswick County, North Carolina
Northwest Township is a township in Brunswick County, North Carolina. About 17,620 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 85 sq mi (220 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 17,620 ± 1,129
- County
- Brunswick County
- School district
- Brunswick County Schools
- Land area
- 85 sq mi (220 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $69,058 ± $2,886
- Median home value
- $252,700 ± $17,193
- Water area
- 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3701992324
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.283588, -78.093801
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 Northwest Township, largest first
- Navassa (town)2,039 people
- Northwest (city)885 people
- Sandy Creek (town)300 people
These places’ central points lie inside Northwest 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
- Canetuck Township, Pender County8.3 mi northwest
- Grady Township, Pender County10 mi north
- Town Creek Township10 mi south
- Cape Fear Township, New Hanover County11 mi east
- Ransom Township, Columbus County11 mi west
- Lockwoods Folly Township22 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Northwest Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Brunswick County, largest first
- Town Creek Township44,842 people
- Shallotte Township36,719 people
- Lockwoods Folly Township30,848 people
- Smithville Township19,986 people
- Waccamaw Township2,553 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Brunswick County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Northwest Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 27 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 52 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:59 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:02 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:28 PM around June 29
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 | 7:18 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:41 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 52 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 Brunswick County or the local office.
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