Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 160307
Total Housing Units (2000): 79616
Land Area (square meters): 515236496
Water Area (square meters): 334068625
Land Area (square miles): 198.933932
Water Area (square miles): 128.984623
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.202397
Longitude (decimal degrees): -77.895036
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 129