Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 15908
Total Housing Units (2000): 7368
Land Area (square meters): 38867025
Water Area (square meters): 442149
Land Area (square miles): 15.006643
Water Area (square miles): 0.170715
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.506434
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.745092
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 20080