Frenches Creek Township | |
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Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Bladen |
Area | |
• Total | 78.60 sq mi (203.6 km2) |
Highest elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
Lowest elevation [2] (vicinity of the Black River) | 10 ft (3 m) |
Population | |
• Estimate (2022) | 579 |
• Density | 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 910, 472 |
Frenches Creek Township is a township in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. [3]
Frenches Creek Township is one of 15 townships within Bladen County. It is 78.60 square miles (203.6 km2) [4] in total area, and is located in the southeastern portion of the county.
In 2022, the estimated population of the township was 579. [4]
Communities within Frenches Creek Township include Colly and Kelly. The Black River forms part of the township's eastern border.
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