River Township, Jackson County, North Carolina
River Township is a township in Jackson County, North Carolina. About 1,939 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22 sq mi (57 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,939 ± 611
- County
- Jackson County
- School district
- Jackson County Schools
- Land area
- 22 sq mi (57 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $51,933 ± $9,616
- Median home value
- $325,000 ± $66,378
- Water area
- 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3709992684
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.258557, -83.116993
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
- Cullowhee Township4.4 mi northwest
- Mountain Township5.3 mi southwest
- Caney Fork Township5.9 mi northeast
- Hamburg Township6.2 mi south
- Canada Township6.7 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with River Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jackson County, largest first
- Cullowhee Township10,605 people
- Sylva Township7,305 people
- Qualla Township5,741 people
- Webster Township3,499 people
- Scott Creek Township2,394 people
- Savannah Township2,155 people
- Cashiers Township2,000 people
- Hamburg Township1,868 people
- Dillsboro Township1,866 people
- Barkers Creek Township1,431 people
- Greens Creek Township1,165 people
- Caney Fork Township926 people
All 14
- Canada Township640 people
- Mountain Township237 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jackson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in River Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:17 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:58 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:19 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:51 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 | 7:40 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:43 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:00 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:38 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:21 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 Jackson County or the local office.
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