Gaston Township, Northampton County, North Carolina
Gaston Township is a township in Northampton County, North Carolina. About 5,354 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 61.8 sq mi (160 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,354 ± 491
- County
- Northampton County
- School district
- Northampton County Schools
- Land area
- 61.8 sq mi (160 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $51,373 ± $9,265
- Median home value
- $161,900 ± $23,613
- Water area
- 10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3713191212
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.519809, -77.740128
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 Gaston Township
- Gaston (town)912 people
This place’s central point lies inside Gaston 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
- Roanoke Rapids Township, Halifax County4.8 mi south
- Littleton Township, Halifax County7.5 mi southwest
- Weldon Township, Halifax County10 mi southeast
- Pleasant Hill Township10 mi east
- Powellton District, Brunswick County, Virginia11 mi north
- Roanoke Township, Warren County13 mi west
- River Township, Warren County13 mi west
- Meherrin District, Brunswick County, Virginia14 mi northwest
- Oconeechee Township15 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Gaston Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Northampton County, largest first
- Kirby Township2,912 people
- Rich Square Township2,403 people
- Wiccacanee Township1,354 people
- Oconeechee Township1,310 people
- Jackson Township1,102 people
- Roanoke Township1,023 people
- Seaboard Township1,022 people
- Pleasant Hill Township451 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Northampton County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Gaston Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 39 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 39 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:52 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:55 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:33 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 | 7:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:53 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:15 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 41 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 Northampton County or the local office.
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