Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 6966
Total Housing Units (2000): 2526
Land Area (square meters): 12718485
Water Area (square meters): 7211
Land Area (square miles): 4.910635
Water Area (square miles): 0.002784
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.72603
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.462962
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 61860