Information about Canton
The town of Canton is located in the state of North Carolina. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Canton by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018 |
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Canton’s Administration
| Address of Canton mayor | CantonCity hall Canton 58 Park Street, 58 Park Street Canton, NC 28716-4324 United States http://www.cantonnc.com | |||
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| town hall phone number | +1 828-648-2363 | |||
| town hall fax number | +1 828-646-3419 | |||
| town hall email | Not available | |||
| Canton NC official website | www.cantonnc.com | |||
| Canton town mayor | Michael Ray | |
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Canton town demography
| Name of Canton town’s inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 4 029 population | 135 / 5 537 | ||
| Canton town population density | 1 389,5 pop/sq mi (536,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Canton, NC
The town does not have a passport office but we suggest the following facilities near Canton NC
| Name | Street | Phone |
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| HAYWOOD CO JUSTICE CENTER - CLERK OF SUPERIOR CT | 285 N. MAIN ST | 8284546503 |
| DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE POST OFFICE | 33 COXE AVE. | 8282716428 |
| BILTMORE STATION POST OFFICE | 780 HENDERSONVILLE RD | 8282716441 |
| 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 |
Schools in Canton NC
Elementary schools in Canton
Meadowbrook Elementary
District of Haywood County SchoolsLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 283
North Canton Elementary
District of Haywood County SchoolsLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 383
Middle schools in Canton
High schools in Canton
Private schools in Canton
Schools near Canton
Canton town administrative number
| Canton town code | 3710240 |
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| Canton town postcode | 28716 |
Canton town administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
Information about Canton
| Cities twinned with Canton | Currently, the town Canton isn’t twinned |
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| Town’s namesake | |
| Natural park | Canton isn't a part of any natural park |
Transport modes in Canton
| Airport |
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Canton town territory
| Canton town area | 2,90 sq mi (7,51 km²) |
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| Canton town 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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Canton town’s neighbouring towns
| Canton neighbouring towns | ||
|---|---|---|
| Woodfin | Woodfin | |
| Clyde |  | Woodfin |
| Clyde | Clyde | Biltmore Forest |
| Canton neighbouring towns | ||
| Clyde 6.7 km | Waynesville 15.7 km | Maggie Valley 20.1 km |
| Woodfin 25.5 km | Asheville 26.1 km | Biltmore Forest 27.2 km |
| Weaverville 31.3 km | Fletcher 32.1 km | Marshall 32.2 km |
| Brevard 34.1 km | Sylva 38.9 km | Laurel Park 39.1 km |
| Hot Springs 39.7 km | Webster 40.3 km | Mars Hill 41.7 km |
| Hendersonville 41.9 km | Dillsboro 41.9 km | Forest Hills 42 km |
| Rosman 43.5 km | Flat Rock 46.1 km | Black Mountain 47 km |
Distance between Canton and country’s main cities
| New York City : 965 km | Los Angeles : 3239 km | Chicago : 818 km |
| Houston : 1338 km | Philadelphia : 841 km | Phoenix : 2681 km |
| San Antonio : 1618 km | San Diego : 3157 km | Dallas : 1317 km |
| San Jose : 3473 km | Jacksonville : 589 km | Indianapolis : 555 km |
| San Francisco : 3571 km | Austin : 1508 km | Columbus : 495 km closest |
Canton town’s weather
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Hotel offers in Canton
| Look for a hotel | |
 | Days Inn Asheville West Address : 2551 Smokey Park Highway : 50 $US / 90 $US - 111 Located just off Interstate 40 and less than 20 minutes from Asheville city centre, this hotel offers a hot breakfast buffet and a Southern American dinner. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. |
 | Comfort Inn Canton Address : 737 Champion Drive : 70 $US / 0 $US - 85 The Comfort Inn Canton hotel is located with easy access off Interstate 40. Full-service features and amenities include: Free coffee in the lobby, Ample free parking, Seasonal outdoor pool, Exercise room. |
 | Americas Best Value Inn Canton Address : 1963 Champion Drive : 55 $US / 90 $US - 39 Located near Interstate 40, this hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from the entrance of Shining Rock Wilderness. It features an outdoor pool, a daily continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Pet friendly guest rooms include cable TVs with HBO. |
 | Super 8 Waynesville Address : 79 Liner Cove Road, Waynesville Distance : 10.9 km : 50 $US / 56 $US - 40 Featuring rooms with private balconies and views of the Great Smoky Mountains, this Waynesville hotel is just off Routes 19 and 74. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. |
 | Rodeway Inn Waynesville Address : 232 Phillips Road, Waynesville Distance : 14.7 km : 50 $US / 50 $US - 40 Boasting a view of the scenic Smoky Mountains, this Waynesville hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony or patio. It features a sun deck with an outdoor pool. |
Leisure and activities in the Canton town’s surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Springdale Country Club | Lake Junaluska Golf Course to Waynesville 14 km |
| Iron Tree Golf Course to Waynesville 15.4 km | Blue Ridge/Carolina at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 15.7 km |
| Dogwood/Blue Ridge at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 16.1 km | Carolina/Dogwood at Waynesville Country Club Inn to Waynesville 16.6 km |
| Laurel Ridge Country Club to Waynesville 17.3 km | Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort to Asheville 24.3 km |
| Biltmore Forest Country Club to Asheville 27.4 km | The Country Club of Asheville to Asheville 28.2 km |