Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 42954
Total Housing Units (2000): 18196
Land Area (square meters): 656602984
Water Area (square meters): 42235437
Land Area (square miles): 253.51584
Water Area (square miles): 16.307194
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.343664
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.402544
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 181