North Knobs Township, Yadkin County, North Carolina
North Knobs Township is a township in Yadkin County, North Carolina. About 4,792 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22.8 sq mi (59 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 4,792 ± 545
- County
- Yadkin County
- School district
- Yadkin County Schools
- Land area
- 22.8 sq mi (59 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $43,110 ± $7,698
- Median home value
- $135,200 ± $35,566
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3719792321
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.217741, -80.809478
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.
Census place in North Knobs Township
- Jonesville (town)2,860 people
This place’s central point lies inside North Knobs 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
- South Knobs Township3.3 mi south
- Elkin Township, Surry County4.9 mi north
- Boonville Township5.4 mi east
- New Castle Township, Wilkes County6.0 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with North Knobs Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Yadkin County, largest first
- North Liberty Township6,340 people
- Forbush Township5,262 people
- Boonville Township4,286 people
- South Liberty Township3,142 people
- East Bend Township2,882 people
- Deep Creek Township2,567 people
- South Fall Creek Township2,247 people
- South Buck Shoals Township1,853 people
- North Fall Creek Township1,507 people
- South Knobs Township1,364 people
- North Buck Shoals Township1,332 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Yadkin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in North Knobs Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 37 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:05 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:44 PM around June 28
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 | 7:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:10 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:34 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:30 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:59 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 43 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 Yadkin County or the local office.
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