Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 18190
Total Housing Units (2000): 10687
Land Area (square meters): 677789254
Water Area (square meters): 683636764
Land Area (square miles): 261.695905
Water Area (square miles): 263.953641
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.398959
Longitude (decimal degrees): -75.956958
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 53