Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 20795
Total Housing Units (2000): 8800
Land Area (square meters): 40727055
Water Area (square meters): 192187
Land Area (square miles): 15.724805
Water Area (square miles): 0.074204
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.627239
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.011947
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 39700