Poplar Township, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Poplar Township is a township in Mitchell County, North Carolina. About 82 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 82 ± 78
- County
- Mitchell County
- School district
- Mitchell County Schools
- Land area
- 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $61,333 ± $54,460
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3712192548
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.097331, -82.351407
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
- Bradshaw Township4.4 mi east
- Ramseytown Township, Yancey County6.2 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Poplar Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Mitchell County, largest first
- Grassy Creek Township7,901 people
- Bakersville Township2,211 people
- Snow Creek Township2,072 people
- Harrell Township967 people
- Fork Mountain-Little Rock Creek Township540 people
- Red Hill Township485 people
- Cane Creek Township457 people
- Bradshaw Township277 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Mitchell County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Poplar Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:11 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:56 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:14 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:50 PM around June 28
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 | 7:39 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:40 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:11 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:11 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 44 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 Mitchell County or the local office.
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