Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina
Topsail Township is a township in Pender County, North Carolina. About 34,407 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 158 sq mi (409 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 34,407 ± 1,144
- County
- Pender County
- School district
- Pender County Schools
- Land area
- 158 sq mi (409 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $91,849 ± $9,709
- Median home value
- $407,800 ± $20,108
- Water area
- 57.4 sq mi (149 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3714193248
- Coordinates (central point)
- 34.406445, -77.678371
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 Topsail Township, largest first
- Hampstead (CDP)9,292 people
- Surf City (town)4,396 people
- Topsail Beach (town)406 people
These places’ central points lie inside Topsail 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
- Harnett Township, New Hanover County12 mi southwest
- Rocky Point Township12 mi west
- Holly Township14 mi north
- Stump Sound Township, Onslow County14 mi northeast
- Cape Fear Township, New Hanover County15 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Topsail Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Pender County, largest first
- Rocky Point Township8,864 people
- Burgaw Township8,747 people
- Union Township3,331 people
- Columbia Township2,345 people
- Grady Township2,075 people
- Caswell Township1,985 people
- Holly Township1,813 people
- Long Creek Township1,808 people
- Canetuck Township175 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Pender County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Topsail Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 28 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 51 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 12
- Latest sunrise
- 7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 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 | 7:16 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:31 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 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 Pender County or the local office.
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