Plain View Township, Sampson County, North Carolina
Plain View Township is a township in Sampson County, North Carolina. About 4,264 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 46.2 sq mi (120 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,264 ± 568
- County
- Sampson County
- School district
- Sampson County Schools
- Land area
- 46.2 sq mi (120 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $60,000 ± $22,542
- Median home value
- $200,300 ± $57,326
- Water area
- 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3716392524
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.238317, -78.524723
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 Plain View Township, largest first
- Plain View (CDP)1,741 people
- Spivey's Corner (CDP)954 people
These places’ central points lie inside Plain View 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
- Mingo Township4.6 mi southwest
- Westbrook Township5.4 mi east
- Meadow Township, Johnston County6.5 mi northeast
- Averasboro Township, Harnett County6.8 mi northwest
- Herring Township9.4 mi southeast
- Black River Township, Cumberland County9.5 mi southwest
- Banner Township, Johnston County9.7 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Plain View Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Sampson County, largest first
- North Clinton Township11,921 people
- South Clinton Township6,814 people
- Little Coharie Township5,912 people
- Mingo Township4,036 people
- Honeycutt Township3,152 people
- Dismal Township3,051 people
- Halls Township2,554 people
- Franklin Township2,110 people
- South River Township1,972 people
- Belvoir Township1,935 people
- Newton Grove Township1,855 people
- Piney Grove Township1,839 people
All 18
- Herring Township1,762 people
- Lisbon Township1,725 people
- Turkey Township1,663 people
- Westbrook Township1,359 people
- Taylors Bridge Township888 people
- McDaniels Township658 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Sampson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Plain View Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 47 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:58 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:40 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:01 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:32 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 | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:42 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:10 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:33 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:56 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:48 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:03 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 Sampson County or the local office.
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