Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 44917
Total Housing Units (2000): 19567
Land Area (square meters): 55109271
Water Area (square meters): 168231
Land Area (square miles): 21.277809
Water Area (square miles): 0.064954
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.089636
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.445578
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 9060