Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 21672
Total Housing Units (2000): 9515
Land Area (square meters): 39739486
Water Area (square meters): 233013
Land Area (square miles): 15.343502
Water Area (square miles): 0.089967
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.715211
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.813001
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 2080