Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 34835
Total Housing Units (2000): 14953
Land Area (square meters): 686825165
Water Area (square meters): 4408857
Land Area (square miles): 265.18469
Water Area (square miles): 1.702269
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.929864
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.542525
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 59