Cape Fear Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Cape Fear Township is a township in New Hanover County, North Carolina. About 22,516 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71.6 sq mi (185 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 22,516 ± 1,937
- County
- New Hanover County
- School district
- New Hanover County Schools
- Land area
- 71.6 sq mi (185 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $66,708 ± $7,031
- Median home value
- $280,100 ± $28,062
- Water area
- 7.02 sq mi (18.2 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3712990508
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.319579, -77.914534
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 Cape Fear Township, largest first
- Wrightsboro (CDP)6,287 people
- Northchase (CDP)5,896 people
- Skippers Corner (CDP)3,792 people
- Castle Hayne (CDP)897 people
- Hightsville (CDP)397 people
- Blue Clay Farms (CDP)94 people
These places’ central points lie inside Cape Fear 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
- Rocky Point Township, Pender County7.5 mi north
- Wilmington Township7.8 mi south
- Harnett Township9.4 mi southeast
- Northwest Township, Brunswick County11 mi west
- Grady Township, Pender County11 mi northwest
- Masonboro Township13 mi south
- Topsail Township, Pender County15 mi northeast
- Town Creek Township, Brunswick County16 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Cape Fear Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in New Hanover County, largest first
- Wilmington Township120,805 people
- Harnett Township44,052 people
- Federal Point Township31,511 people
- Masonboro Township16,345 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See New Hanover County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Fear Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 28 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 52 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:59 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:36 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:01 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:27 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 | 7:17 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:10 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 53 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 New Hanover County or the local office.
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