New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina

New Salem Township, Union County,
North Carolina
Location of New Salem Township in Union County
Location of Union County in North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
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
  Density52.0/sq mi (20.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code704

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.