Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 19773
Total Housing Units (2000): 9050
Land Area (square meters): 1810902223
Water Area (square meters): 108850688
Land Area (square miles): 699.193287
Water Area (square miles): 42.027487
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.099641
Longitude (decimal degrees): -76.987604
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 15