Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 42151
Total Housing Units (2000): 18377
Land Area (square meters): 1143947086
Water Area (square meters): 12259889
Land Area (square miles): 441.680458
Water Area (square miles): 4.73357
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.686938
Longitude (decimal degrees): -82.038396
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 111