Information on Canton, Haywood County
The Town of Canton is located in the state of North Carolina, in Haywood County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Canton Town HALL, Haywood County
| Canton Town Hall's address | Canton Canton Municipal Building 58 Park Street, 58 Park Street Canton, NC 28716-4324 United States | |
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| Phone number of Canton Town Hall | +1 828-648-2363 | |
| Canton, NC email | Not available | |
| Canton official website | cantonnc.com | |
| Mayor of Canton | Michael Ray | |
| Haywood County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Canton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Canton
What county is Canton NC in?Canton, NC is located in Haywood County |
Where is Canton, North Carolina ?Canton lies in Haywood County, within the western region of North Carolina, USA. It is situated near the Pisgah National Forest and is approximately 20 miles west of Asheville, a major city in the area. Canton is also located along the Pigeon River, providing scenic mountain views. |
Canton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Canton
| Name of Canton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 4 029 inhabitants | 135 / 4 967 | ||
| Population density in Canton | 1 389,5 pop/sq mi (536,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Canton, NC
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Canton, NC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| HAYWOOD CO JUSTICE CENTER - CLERK OF SUPERIOR CT | 285 N. MAIN ST | 8284546503 |
| BILTMORE STATION POST OFFICE | 780 HENDERSONVILLE RD | 8282716441 |
| DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE POST OFFICE | 33 COXE AVE. | 8282716428 |
| JACKSON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 401 GRINDSTAFF COVE ROAD | 8286316400 |
| HENDERSONVILLE POST OFFICE | 1800 FOUR SEASONS BLVD | 8286964336 |
| NEWPORT POST OFFICE | 265 COSBY HIGHWAY | 4236236137 |
| MACON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 5 WEST MAIN ST | 8283497200 |
| YANCEY COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 110 TOWN SQUARE | 8286785705 |
| TRYON POST OFFICE | 95 PACOLET ST. | 8288599357 |
| GREENEVILLE POST OFFICE | 220 W. SUMMER ST. | 4237872177 |
| PIGEON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2449 LIBRARY DRIVE | 8654297490 |
| PICKENS POST OFFICE | 110 JOHNSON ST | 8648789513 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE | 214 W. MAIN STREET | 8653972935 |
| SEVIER COUNTY CLERK | 125 COURT AVE. | 8654535502 |
| MARION POST OFFICE | 215 S MAIN ST | 8286525838 |
Canton administrative numbers
| Canton Town code | 3710240 |
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| Canton Town postcode | 28716 |
Transportation modes in Canton
| Airport | Asheville Regional Airport 18.1 miles Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport 44.7 miles Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport 45.5 miles |
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Canton territory
| Canton area | 2,90 sq mi (7,51 km²) |
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| Canton altitude | 2 605 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.5361 Longitude: -82.8378 Latitude: 35° 32' 10'' North Longitude: 82° 50' 16'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Canton | Currently, the town Canton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Canton |
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| Natural parks | Canton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Canton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Woodfin | ||
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| Woodfin | Woodfin | |
| Clyde |  | Woodfin |
| Clyde | Clyde | Biltmore Forest |
| Clyde 4.1 miles | Waynesville 9.8 miles | Maggie Valley 12.5 miles |
| Woodfin 15.8 miles | Asheville 16.2 miles | Biltmore Forest 16.9 miles |
| Weaverville 19.5 miles | Fletcher 19.9 miles | Marshall 20 miles |
| Brevard 21.2 miles | Sylva 24.2 miles | Laurel Park 24.3 miles |
| Hot Springs 24.7 miles | Webster 25 miles | Mars Hill 25.9 miles |
| Hendersonville 26 miles | Dillsboro 26 miles | Forest Hills 26.1 miles |
| Rosman 27 miles | Flat Rock 28.6 miles | Black Mountain 29.2 miles |
Distance between Canton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2013 miles | Houston : 831 miles | Philadelphia : 522 miles |
| Phoenix : 1666 miles | San Antonio : 1006 miles | San Diego : 1962 miles |
| Dallas : 819 miles | San Jose : 2158 miles | Jacksonville : 366 miles |
| Indianapolis : 345 miles | San Francisco : 2220 miles | Austin : 938 miles |
| Columbus : 308 miles | Fort Worth : 851 miles | Charlotte : 115 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Canton, NC
Elementary schools in Canton
Bethel Elementary
District of Haywood County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 499
Meadowbrook Elementary
District of Haywood County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 283
North Canton Elementary
District of Haywood County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 383
Middle schools in Canton
Canton Middle
District of Haywood County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 545
High schools in Canton
Pisgah High
District of Haywood County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1016
Private schools in Canton
Bethel Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 47
Leisure and activities in Canton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Springdale Country Club | Lake Junaluska Golf Course to Waynesville 8.7 miles |
| Iron Tree Golf Course to Waynesville 9.6 miles | Blue Ridge/Carolina at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 9.8 miles |
| Dogwood/Blue Ridge at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 10 miles | Carolina/Dogwood at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 10.3 miles |
| Laurel Ridge Country Club to Waynesville 10.7 miles | Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort to Asheville 15.1 miles |
| Biltmore Forest Country Club to Asheville 17 miles | The Country Club of Asheville to Asheville 17.5 miles |