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

75°F
Sunny
5 mph WNW Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

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Nearby 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