Wanchese, North Carolina
Wanchese: township in Dare County, North Carolina
About
Wanchese is a township located in the county of Dare in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Wanchese
| Population | 1,642 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Dare County |
| Postal code | 27981 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 14.22 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8427,-75.6385 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:49:43 (11th April 2026) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wanchese is located at 35°50'34"N 75°38'19"W (35.8426700, -75.6385100).
Wanchese map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Wanchese
1Harbor Star Dolphin Tours
4457 Mill Landing Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States View details
Phone: +12524233157 | Website available
Where to Eat in Wanchese
1Champs Chicken
2991 HWY 345 S, Wanchese, NC 27981, United States View details
Phone: +12523058735 | Website available
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wanchese, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Wanchese.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wanch Post Office | Wanchese (NC) | 27981 |
Other cities in Dare County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dare County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,413 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,598 | Town in North Carolina |
| Nags Head | 2,997 | City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Southern Shores | 2,997 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Manteo | 1,468 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Duck | 394 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wanchese distances to largest North Carolina cities