Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 7898
Total Housing Units (2000): 3375
Land Area (square meters): 17694793
Water Area (square meters): 79303
Land Area (square miles): 6.831998
Water Area (square miles): 0.030619
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.591969
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.788746
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 25300