Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 44711
Total Housing Units (2000): 19262
Land Area (square meters): 1170254796
Water Area (square meters): 10484274
Land Area (square miles): 451.837922
Water Area (square miles): 4.048001
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.371941
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.266907
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 169