Cheoah Township, Graham County, North Carolina
Cheoah Township is a township in Graham County, North Carolina. About 6,008 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 161 sq mi (417 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 6,008 ± 351
- County
- Graham County
- School district
- Graham County Schools
- Land area
- 161 sq mi (417 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $50,573 ± $7,624
- Median home value
- $169,900 ± $22,611
- Water area
- 4.31 sq mi (11.2 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3707590636
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.279462, -83.851939
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 Cheoah Township
- Robbinsville (town)577 people
This place’s central point lies inside Cheoah 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
- Valleytown Township, Cherokee County5.9 mi south
- Yellow Creek Township9.9 mi northwest
- Stecoah Township12 mi northeast
- Nantahala Township, Macon County13 mi east
- Murphy Township, Cherokee County14 mi southwest
- Beaverdam Township, Cherokee County17 mi west
- Nantahala Township, Swain County17 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cheoah Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Graham County, largest first
- Stecoah Township1,190 people
- Yellow Creek Township874 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Graham County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cheoah Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:20 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 8:01 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:22 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 | 5:46 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:32 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:10 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:36 AM | 5:24 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 Graham County or the local office.
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