Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 73143
Total Housing Units (2000): 51431
Land Area (square meters): 2213905679
Water Area (square meters): 505602025
Land Area (square miles): 854.793798
Water Area (square miles): 195.214042
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.004488
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.226406
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 19