Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 12833
Total Housing Units (2000): 5685
Land Area (square meters): 21045354
Water Area (square meters): 12748
Land Area (square miles): 8.125657
Water Area (square miles): 0.004922
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.064486
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.397941
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 27280