Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 8705
Total Housing Units (2000): 3552
Land Area (square meters): 20928113
Water Area (square meters): 393430
Land Area (square miles): 8.08039
Water Area (square miles): 0.151904
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.244496
Longitude (decimal degrees): -81.03565
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 4840