Murphy Township, Cherokee County, North Carolina
Murphy Township is a township in Cherokee County, North Carolina. About 11,535 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 129 sq mi (335 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 11,535 ± 750
- County
- Cherokee County
- School district
- Cherokee County Schools
- Land area
- 129 sq mi (335 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $56,897 ± $8,827
- Median home value
- $253,500 ± $19,190
- Water area
- 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3703992192
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.126764, -84.022301
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.
Census place in Murphy Township
- Murphy (town)1,604 people
This place’s central point lies inside Murphy 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
- Sweetwater Township, Clay County9.0 mi southeast
- Brasstown Township, Clay County9.0 mi southeast
- Beaverdam Township9.6 mi northwest
- Notla Township9.8 mi southwest
- Valleytown Township12 mi northeast
- Shoal Creek Township12 mi west
- Cheoah Township, Graham County14 mi northeast
- Tusquittee Township, Clay County15 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Murphy Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Cherokee County, largest first
- Valleytown Township7,092 people
- Notla Township5,522 people
- Shoal Creek Township2,584 people
- Hothouse Township2,030 people
- Beaverdam Township799 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Cherokee County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 31 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 47 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:21 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 8:01 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:23 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:54 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 | 7:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:46 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:04 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:33 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:41 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:10 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:36 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 49 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 Cherokee County or the local office.
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