Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 7993
Total Housing Units (2000): 5084
Land Area (square meters): 756451169
Water Area (square meters): 24687436
Land Area (square miles): 292.067442
Water Area (square miles): 9.531873
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.350629
Longitude (decimal degrees): -83.802157
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 75