Canton, North Carolina
Canton is the second largest town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is located about 17 miles (27 km) west of Asheville and is part of that city's metropolitan area. The town is named after the city of Canton, Ohio. The population was 4,422 at the 2020 census.
Canton, North Carolina | |
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Town | |
Main Street | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: "Where the mountains kiss the sky" | |
Location of Canton, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°32′11″N 82°50′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) |
| • Land | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,422 |
| • Density | 1,189.03/sq mi (459.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28716 |
| Area code | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-10240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405375 |
| Website | www |
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