Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 63780
Total Housing Units (2000): 25717
Land Area (square meters): 773865771
Water Area (square meters): 21335510
Land Area (square miles): 298.791257
Water Area (square miles): 8.237687
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.480809
Longitude (decimal degrees): -81.208085
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 109