Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 695454
Total Housing Units (2000): 292780
Land Area (square meters): 1363045973
Water Area (square meters): 51653712
Land Area (square miles): 526.275015
Water Area (square miles): 19.943611
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.231792
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.830859
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 119