Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 8775
Total Housing Units (2000): 5425
Land Area (square meters): 556076438
Water Area (square meters): 15267676
Land Area (square miles): 214.702322
Water Area (square miles): 5.894883
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.040811
Longitude (decimal degrees): -83.790932
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 43