Information on Sylva, Jackson County
The Town of Sylva is located in the state of North Carolina, in Jackson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Sylva Town HALL, Jackson County
| Sylva Town Hall's address | Sylva Sylva Municipal Building 83 Allen St, 83 Allen St Sylva, NC 28779 United States | |
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| Phone number of Sylva Town Hall | +1 828-586-2719 | |
| Sylva, NC email | Not available | |
| Sylva official website | townofsylva.org | |
| Mayor of Sylva | Maurice Moody | |
| Jackson County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Sylva vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Sylva
What county is Sylva NC in?Sylva, NC is located in Jackson County |
Where is Sylva, North Carolina ?Sylva is situated in Jackson County in the western region of North Carolina, United States. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains, it lies approximately 52 miles southwest of Asheville and near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its proximity to major landmarks includes its closeness to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
Sylva administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Sylva
| Name of Sylva inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 435 inhabitants | 192 / 6 074 | ||
| Population density in Sylva | 763,5 pop/sq mi (294,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Sylva, NC
Where to apply for a passport in Sylva, NC? There are 1 passport offices in Sylva, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 401 GRINDSTAFF COVE ROAD | 8286316400 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Sylva
There are 5 bank branches in Sylva.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Sylva with 1 branch offices, followed by Jackson Savings Bank, SSB with 1 branch offices and then Entegra Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Sylva:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Jackson Savings Bank, SSB | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Entegra Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Sylva administrative numbers
| Sylva Town code | 3766500 |
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| Sylva Town postcode | 28779 |
Transportation modes in Sylva
| Airport | Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport 37.7 miles Asheville Regional Airport 38.4 miles Pickens County Airport 48.8 miles |
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Sylva territory
| Sylva area | 3,19 sq mi (8,26 km²) |
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| Sylva altitude | 2 073 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.3754 Longitude: -83.2184 Latitude: 35° 22' 31'' North Longitude: 83° 13' 6'' 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 Sylva | Currently, the town Sylva isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Sylva isn't part of a natural park |
What is Sylva close to?
| Nearby cities include: Webster, Dillsboro, Forest Hills and Bryson City | ||
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| Bryson City | Bryson City | Maggie Valley |
| Webster |  | Forest Hills |
| Webster | Webster | Forest Hills |
| Webster 1.8 miles | Dillsboro 2 miles | Forest Hills 5.7 miles |
| Bryson City 13.3 miles | Maggie Valley 13.8 miles | Waynesville 14.5 miles |
| Franklin 16.3 miles | Clyde 20.5 miles | Highlands 22.3 miles |
| Canton 24.2 miles | Fairview 24.3 miles | Rosman 27.5 miles |
| Sky Valley 27.6 miles | Pittman Center 28.2 miles | Gatlinburg 28.7 miles |
| Dillard 29.2 miles | Brevard 29.2 miles | |
Distance between Sylva and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1993 miles | Houston : 807 miles | Philadelphia : 546 miles |
| Phoenix : 1645 miles | San Antonio : 982 miles | San Diego : 1942 miles |
| Dallas : 796 miles | San Jose : 2140 miles | Jacksonville : 360 miles |
| Indianapolis : 344 miles | San Francisco : 2202 miles | Austin : 914 miles |
| Columbus : 319 miles | Fort Worth : 829 miles | Charlotte : 135 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Sylva, NC
Elementary schools in Sylva
Fairview Elementary
District of Jackson County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 844
Scotts Creek Elementary
District of Jackson County Public SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 467
High schools in Sylva
Jackson County Early College
District of Jackson County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 13
Students : 134
Smoky Mountain High
District of Jackson County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 883
Alternative schools in Sylva
Jackson County School of Alternatives
District of Jackson County Public SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 91
Private schools in Sylva
Heritage Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 9Students : 73
Victory Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 83
Leisure and activities in Sylva surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Balsam Mountain Preserve | Laurel Ridge Country Club to Waynesville 13.7 miles |
| Carolina/Dogwood at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 13.8 miles | Dogwood/Blue Ridge at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 14.2 miles |
| Blue Ridge/Carolina at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 14.4 miles | Iron Tree Golf Course to Waynesville 14.6 miles |
| Lake Junaluska Golf Course to Waynesville 16.1 miles | Franklin Golf Course to Franklin 17.6 miles |