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 |
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.