Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 23688
Total Housing Units (2000): 11229
Land Area (square meters): 43336881
Water Area (square meters): 410113
Land Area (square miles): 16.732464
Water Area (square miles): 0.158346
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.270676
Longitude (decimal degrees): -77.58513
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 35920