West Canton, North Carolina
West Canton: township in Haywood County, North Carolina
About
West Canton is a township located in the county of Haywood in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about West Canton
| Population | 1,247 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Haywood County |
| Area | 3.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5379,-82.8582 |
| Altitude | 2,746 feet / 837 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:29:53 (23rd April 2026) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Canton is located at 35°32'16"N 82°51'29"W (35.5378800, -82.8581900).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Canton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Canton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (NC) | 28716 |
Other cities in Haywood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Haywood County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 10,557 | City in North Carolina |
| Canton | 4,369 | Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States |
| Lake Junaluska | 2,734 | Census designated place |
| Clyde | 1,308 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Maggie Valley | 1,258 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Canton distances to largest North Carolina cities