Shooting Creek Township, Clay County, North Carolina
Shooting Creek Township is a township in Clay County, North Carolina. About 1,952 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 68.9 sq mi (179 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,952 ± 555
- County
- Clay County
- School district
- Clay County Schools
- Land area
- 68.9 sq mi (179 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $48,479 ± $13,247
- Median home value
- $236,300 ± $35,357
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3704392944
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.045908, -83.620968
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
- Cartoogechaye Township, Macon County7.2 mi northeast
- Hiawassee Township7.4 mi west
- Tusquittee Township9.7 mi northwest
- Smithbridge Township, Macon County11 mi east
- Nantahala Township, Macon County12 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Shooting Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Clay County, largest first
- Hayesville Township4,541 people
- Hiawassee Township1,762 people
- Brasstown Township1,560 people
- Tusquittee Township1,228 people
- Sweetwater Township567 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Clay County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Shooting Creek Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 31 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 48 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:19 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 8:00 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:22 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:52 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 | 7:42 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:17 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:08 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:24 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 Clay County or the local office.
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