Furr Township, Stanly County, North Carolina
Furr Township is a township in Stanly County, North Carolina. About 13,888 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59.4 sq mi (154 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 13,888 ± 827
- County
- Stanly County
- School district
- Stanly County Schools
- Land area
- 59.4 sq mi (154 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $71,786 ± $13,963
- Median home value
- $313,700 ± $23,429
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3716791196
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.236625, -80.418036
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 Furr Township, largest first
- Locust (city)5,840 people
- Stanfield (town)1,522 people
These places’ central points lie inside Furr 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
- Big Lick Township5.3 mi east
- Township 10, Midland, Cabarrus County5.9 mi west
- Township 9, Georgeville, Cabarrus County7.2 mi north
- New Salem Township, Union County8.8 mi south
- Almond Township9.1 mi northeast
- Goose Creek Township, Union County10.0 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Furr Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Stanly County, largest first
- North Albemarle Township14,378 people
- South Albemarle Township8,360 people
- Harris Township6,947 people
- Big Lick Township5,580 people
- Center Township5,216 people
- Ridenhour Township3,135 people
- Almond Township2,689 people
- Endy Township2,431 people
- Tyson Township2,027 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Stanly County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Furr Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 47 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:06 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:09 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:40 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 | 7:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:06 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:27 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:10 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 Stanly County or the local office.
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