South Point Township, Gaston County, North Carolina
South Point Township is a township in Gaston County, North Carolina. About 49,874 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 57.9 sq mi (150 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 49,874 ± 1,447
- County
- Gaston County
- School district
- Gaston County Schools
- Land area
- 57.9 sq mi (150 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $80,403 ± $3,526
- Median home value
- $328,300 ± $16,762
- Water area
- 4.27 sq mi (11.1 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3707193048
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.212152, -81.069263
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 South Point Township, largest first
- Belmont (city)15,546 people
- Cramerton (town)5,450 people
- Lowell (city)3,768 people
- McAdenville (town)1,010 people
These places’ central points lie inside South Point 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
- Township 2, Berryhill, Mecklenburg County4.7 mi east
- Township 12, Paw Creek, Mecklenburg County6.4 mi northeast
- Gastonia Township6.5 mi west
- Township 3, Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County7.6 mi south
- Riverbend Township9.7 mi north
- Township 1, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County13 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with South Point Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Gaston County, largest first
- Gastonia Township94,953 people
- Riverbend Township32,074 people
- Dallas Township24,582 people
- Crowders Mountain Township16,849 people
- Cherryville Township16,549 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Gaston County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in South Point Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 47 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:09 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:11 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:42 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 | 7:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 48 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 Gaston County or the local office.
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