Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 44958
Total Housing Units (2000): 22139
Land Area (square meters): 2144423727
Water Area (square meters): 338571604
Land Area (square miles): 827.966665
Water Area (square miles): 130.723233
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.491343
Longitude (decimal degrees): -76.913826
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 13