Franklin Township, Sampson County, North Carolina
Franklin Township | |
|---|---|
Location of Franklin Township within Sampson County | |
Location of Sampson County within North Carolina | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Sampson |
| Area | |
• Total | 99.5 sq mi (258 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,905 |
• Estimate (2023) | 2,163 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 910, 472 |
Franklin Township is a township in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2]
Geography
Franklin Township is one of 19 townships within Sampson County. It is 99.5 square miles (258 km2)[1] in total area, and is the southernmost township in the county.
Communities within Franklin Township include Harrells and Ivanhoe. The Black River and South River form the western border of the township.
Franklin Township is bordered to the northwest by South River Township, to the north by Lisbon Township and Taylors Bridge Township, to the northeast by Duplin County, to the southeast by Pender County, and to the southwest by Bladen County.
Population
In 2020, the population of Franklin Township was 1,905.[3]
In 2023, the estimated population of the township was 2,163.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Franklin Township, Sampson County, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Township Of Franklin NC Demographic Data and Boundary Map". hometownlocator.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Franklin Township, Sampson County, North Carolina". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2024.