New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina
New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina | |
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Location of New Salem Township in Union County | |
Location of Union County in North Carolina | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
• Total | 67.92 sq mi (175.91 km2) |
| Highest elevation (high point southwest end of township) | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Lowest elevation (Floodplain of Richardson Creek on east side of township) | 278 ft (85 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,532 |
| • 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) in size and is located in northeastern Union County. This township does not contain any cities or towns within its borders.