Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 34897
Total Housing Units (2000): 14289
Land Area (square meters): 587606607
Water Area (square meters): 162034674
Land Area (square miles): 226.876189
Water Area (square miles): 62.56194
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.294638
Longitude (decimal degrees): -76.245702
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 139