Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 48498
Total Housing Units (2000): 17896
Land Area (square meters): 1375586928
Water Area (square meters): 14105549
Land Area (square miles): 531.117105
Water Area (square miles): 5.446183
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.278837
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.653861
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 77