Gulf Township, Chatham County, North Carolina

Gulf Township, population 3,363, is one of thirteen townships in Chatham County, North Carolina. Gulf Township is 74.33 square miles (192.5 km2)[1] in size and located in southwestern Chatham County. Gulf Township does not contain any towns in it.

Gulf Township, Chatham County,
North Carolina
Township
Location of Gulf Township in Chatham County
Location of Chatham County in North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Area
 • Total74.33 sq mi (192.51 km2)
Highest elevation
[2] (high point at north end of township)
616 ft (188 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Deep River)
208 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,363[3]
 • Density45.24/sq mi (17.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code(s)919
984

Geography

The south and southeastern part of Gulf Township are drained by the Deep River and its tributaries, Cedar Creek, Indian Creek, Bear Creek, and Line Creek. The north is drained by Bear Creek and its tributaries, Harts Creek and Sandy Branch.[4]

References
  1. "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. "US Census Bureau Populations". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  4. "North Carolina Flood Hazard Area Effective". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 21 October 2020.


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