Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 41082
Total Housing Units (2000): 20798
Land Area (square meters): 2255033326
Water Area (square meters): 160492754
Land Area (square miles): 870.673272
Water Area (square miles): 61.966601
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.499708
Longitude (decimal degrees): -77.898534
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 141