Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 9672
Total Housing Units (2000): 4375
Land Area (square meters): 18880676
Water Area (square meters): 74252
Land Area (square miles): 7.28987
Water Area (square miles): 0.028669
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.939528
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.761236
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 57260