Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 15874
Total Housing Units (2000): 6603
Land Area (square meters): 32114740
Water Area (square meters): 413600
Land Area (square miles): 12.399571
Water Area (square miles): 0.159692
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.764663
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.470146
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 37220