Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 42695
Total Housing Units (2000): 23155
Land Area (square meters): 809393450
Water Area (square meters): 567236
Land Area (square miles): 312.508571
Water Area (square miles): 0.219011
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.217932
Longitude (decimal degrees): -81.700107
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 189