Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 11969
Total Housing Units (2000): 5716
Land Area (square meters): 21900118
Water Area (square meters): 737699
Land Area (square miles): 8.455683
Water Area (square miles): 0.284827
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.478954
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.884532
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 14700