Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 12588
Total Housing Units (2000): 5091
Land Area (square meters): 20195524
Water Area (square meters): 266500
Land Area (square miles): 7.797536
Water Area (square miles): 0.102896
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.973289
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.518789
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 70540