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 |
| Altitude : | 2,746 feet / 837 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:50:01 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
West Canton is located at 35°32'16"N 82°51'29"W (35.5378800, -82.8581900).
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Schools in West Canton
College & universities near West Canton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Canton, NC
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
