Charleston Township, Swain County, North Carolina
Charleston Township is a township in Swain County, North Carolina. About 11,820 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 269 sq mi (698 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 11,820 ± 420
- County
- Swain County
- School district
- Swain County Schools
- Land area
- 269 sq mi (698 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $51,716 ± $3,568
- Median home value
- $201,800 ± $19,876
- Water area
- 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3717390624
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.548092, -83.346413
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 Charleston Township, largest first
- Cherokee (CDP)2,059 people
- Bryson City (town)1,902 people
These places’ central points lie inside Charleston 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
- Qualla Township, Jackson County8.0 mi southeast
- Barkers Creek Township, Jackson County10 mi southeast
- Cataloochee Township, Haywood County14 mi northeast
- Ivy Hill Township, Haywood County14 mi east
- Greens Creek Township, Jackson County16 mi south
- Nantahala Township18 mi southwest
- Cowee Township, Macon County19 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Charleston Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Swain County, largest first
- Nantahala Township2,137 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Swain County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Charleston Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 34 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:17 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:59 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:20 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:52 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 | 7:42 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:01 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:52 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:08 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 46 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 Swain County or the local office.
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