Nantahala Township, Swain County, North Carolina
Nantahala Township is a township in Swain County, North Carolina. About 2,137 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 78.7 sq mi (204 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,137 ± 424
- County
- Swain County
- School district
- Swain County Schools
- Land area
- 78.7 sq mi (204 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $56,917 ± $23,832
- Median home value
- $224,800 ± $84,162
- Water area
- 4.03 sq mi (10.4 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3717392208
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.346744, -83.558961
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Burningtown Township, Macon County7.3 mi south
- Stecoah Township, Graham County8.2 mi west
- Nantahala Township, Macon County9.5 mi southwest
- Cowee Township, Macon County10 mi southeast
- Cheoah Township, Graham County17 mi west
- Charleston Township18 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Nantahala Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Swain County, largest first
- Charleston Township11,820 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 Nantahala Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:18 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 8:00 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:21 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:53 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 | 5:44 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:02 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:30 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:23 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 Swain County or the local office.
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