Oakland Township, Chatham County, North Carolina

Oakland Township is a township in Chatham County, North Carolina. About 1,163 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.7 sq mi (71.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Oakland Township in North Carolina
Gulf TownshipHaw River TownshipTownship 4, Deep River
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,163 ± 512
County
Chatham County
School district
Chatham County Schools
Land area
27.7 sq mi (71.8 km²)
Type
TownshipNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$123,299 ± $24,411
Median home value
$338,100 ± $43,604
Water area
0.39 sq mi (1 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3703792352
Coordinates (central point)
35.616931, -79.198466

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. Township 4, Deep River, Lee County5.3 mi southeast
  2. Haw River Township5.5 mi northeast
  3. Township 6, West Sanford, Lee County6.9 mi south
  4. Center Township7.3 mi north
  5. Gulf Township7.3 mi west
  6. Hickory Mountain Township9.2 mi northwest

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

Other townships in Chatham County, largest first

  1. Williams Township18,714 people
  2. Baldwin Township13,938 people
  3. Matthews Township13,546 people
  4. Center Township8,019 people
  5. New Hope Township5,117 people
  6. Bear Creek Township4,024 people
  7. Hadley Township3,578 people
  8. Hickory Mountain Township3,479 people
  9. Gulf Township2,850 people
  10. Albright Township2,717 people
  11. Haw River Township1,834 people
  12. Cape Fear Township1,172 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Oakland Township

Longest day
14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 45 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:00 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:43 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:03 PM around December 5
Latest sunset
8:36 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:25 AM5:26 PM10 h 1 min
Feb 157:03 AM5:58 PM10 h 55 min
Mar 157:27 AM7:24 PM11 h 57 min
Apr 156:44 AM7:49 PM13 h 5 min
May 156:12 AM8:14 PM14 h 2 min
Jun 156:00 AM8:34 PM14 h 34 min
Jul 156:12 AM8:32 PM14 h 20 min
Aug 156:35 AM8:06 PM13 h 31 min
Sep 156:59 AM7:24 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:23 AM6:41 PM11 h 18 min
Nov 156:52 AM5:10 PM10 h 18 min
Dec 157:18 AM5:04 PM9 h 46 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 Chatham County or the local office.

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