Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina

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Helton Township
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Location of Helton Township within Ashe County
Map of North Carolina highlighting Ashe County.svg
Location of Ashe County within North Carolina
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State North Carolina
County Ashe
Area
 • Total
18.3 sq mi (47 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
640
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 336, 743

Helton Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. [1] [2]

Geography and population

Helton Township is one of 19 townships in Ashe County. It is 18.3 square miles (47 km2) [1] in total area. The township is located in northern Ashe County.

In 2020, the population of Helton Township was 640. [1]

Communities within the township include Helton and Sturgills. [2]

Map of Ashe County with municipal and township labels Map of Ashe County North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG
Map of Ashe County with municipal and township labels

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina". Google Maps. Retrieved December 21, 2024.

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