New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina
Township in North Carolina, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Township in North Carolina, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Salem Township, population 3,532, is one of nine townships in Union County, North Carolina. New Salem Township is 67.92 square miles (175.9 km2)[1] in size and is located in northeastern Union County. This township does not contain any cities or towns within its borders.
New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina | |
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Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Union |
Area | |
• Total | 67.92 sq mi (175.91 km2) |
Highest elevation [2] (high point southwest end of township) | 666 ft (203 m) |
Lowest elevation [2] (Floodplain of Richardson Creek on east side of township) | 278 ft (85 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,532[3] |
• Density | 52.0/sq mi (20.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
Area code | 704 |
The Rocky River forms the northern boundary of the township. The northern part of the township is drained by the Rocky River and its tributaries and include Crisco Branch, Grassy Creek, Clear Creek, and Reason Branch. The rest of the township is drained by Richardson Creek and its tributaries. These tributaries include Water Branch, Gourdvine Creek, Salem Creek, Gold Branch, and Watson Creek.[4]
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