North Carolina, US
North Carolina: Located on the East Coast of the United States, this state is home to major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
About
North Carolina is a southeastern state on the Atlantic coast. It is bordered by Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Some key facts about North Carolina:
- Capital: Raleigh
- Population: Around 10.4 million
- Area: 53,819 square miles
- Nickname: Tar Heel State
North Carolina has three main geographic regions – the Appalachian Mountains in the west, the Piedmont plateau in the central region, and the Atlantic coastal plain in the east. Iconic landmarks include the Blue Ridge Parkway and Outer Banks beach communities.
Major cities include Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem. North Carolina is considered the ”research triangle” hub with its concentration of high-tech firms and research universities. Other key industries include finance, biotech, and manufacturing.
Culturally, North Carolina offers a progressive urban scene combined with rural charm and tradition. It is known for college basketball rivalries, Nascar racing, and its renowned barbecue and craft beer. Music scenes thrive in Asheville and the “Research Triangle.”
The state experiences humid subtropical summers and mild winters. It sees heavy rainfall and the occasional hurricane. The Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains draw outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
In summary, North Carolina combines sprawling metros and high-tech industries with quaint towns, natural wonders, and Southern heritage. Its diverse landscapes and economy make it a unique state bridging modern and traditional.
State Snapshot
North Carolina at a glance
North Carolina currently has 673 quality-checked populated place pages and 100 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
673
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
100
Open related pagesLargest city
CharlottePopulation 900,350
Top linked places
Quick Facts about North Carolina
| Population | 10,600,823 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Phone Area Codes | 910, 704, 980, 252, 919, 828, 984, 336 |
| Area | 139390 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.66% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.34% |
| Continent | North America |
| Easternmost point | Point(-75.525055555 35.2215) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-76.915861111 36.552083333) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5007,-80.0003 |
| Legislative body | North Carolina General Assembly |
| Named for | north, Province of Carolina |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Capital | Raleigh |
| Establishment | November 21, 1789 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:06:59 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
North Carolina is located at 35°30'2"N 80°0'1"W (35.5006900, -80.0003200). It has 4 neighbors: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
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The largest city of North Carolina is Charlotte with a population of 900,350. Other cities include, Raleigh population 474,414, Greensboro population 297,878, Durham population 285,897 and Winston-Salem population 248,112. See all North Carolina cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in North Carolina (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in North Carolina.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Mecklenburg | 900,350 |
| Raleigh | Wake | 474,414 |
| Greensboro | Guilford | 297,878 |
| Durham | Durham | 285,897 |
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth | 248,112 |
| Fayetteville | Cumberland | 211,705 |
| Cary | Wake | 173,587 |
| Wilmington | New Hanover | 124,794 |
| High Point | Guilford | 113,565 |
| Concord | Cabarrus | 98,500 |
| Greenville | Pitt | 94,779 |
| Asheville | Buncombe | 92,852 |
| Gastonia | Gaston | 77,640 |
| Jacksonville | Onslow | 76,284 |
| Apex | Wake | 64,388 |
| Huntersville | Mecklenburg | 59,095 |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of North Carolina
Official Website- Jackson County
- Alexander County
- Beaufort County
- Pasquotank County
- Richmond County
- Halifax County
- Jones County
- Chatham County
- Cumberland County
- Caswell County
- Ashe County
- Alleghany County
- Yadkin County
- Chowan County
- Transylvania County
- Gates County
- Cabarrus County
- Wilson County
- Onslow County
- Caldwell County
- Edgecombe County
- Cherokee County
- Watauga County
- Tyrrell County
- Camden County
- Duplin County
- Wayne County
- Hoke County
- Yancey County
- Cleveland County
- Rowan County
- Henderson County
- Anson County
- Franklin County
- Person County
- Pender County
- Carteret County
- Martin County
- Wilkes County
- Harnett County
- Stanly County
- Macon County
- Catawba County
- Scotland County
- Washington County
- Burke County
- New Hanover County
- Buncombe County
- Alamance County
- Swain County
- Clay County
- Currituck County
- Lincoln County
- Polk County
- Mitchell County
- Wake County
- Lenoir County
- Davidson County
- Northampton County
- Orange County
- Hertford County
- Rutherford County
- Forsyth County
- Lee County
- Craven County
- Surry County
- Randolph County
- Avery County
- Dare County
- Robeson County
- Rockingham County
- Bladen County
- Haywood County
- Greene County
- Granville County
- Graham County
- Warren County
- Pamlico County
- Pitt County
- Iredell County
- Durham County
- Guilford County
- Sampson County
- Gaston County
- Brunswick County
- McDowell County
- Union County
- Mecklenburg County
- Moore County
- Stokes County
- Bertie County
- Nash County
- Hyde County
- Madison County
- Davie County
- Vance County
- Columbus County
- Perquimans County
- Montgomery County
- Johnston County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 737,987 | - | census |
| 1910 | 2,206,287 | 66.55% | census |
| 1920 | 2,559,123 | 13.79% | census |
| 1930 | 3,170,276 | 19.28% | census |
| 1940 | 3,571,623 | 11.24% | census |
| 1950 | 4,061,929 | 12.07% | census |
| 1960 | 4,556,155 | 10.85% | census |
| 1970 | 5,082,059 | 10.35% | census |
| 1980 | 5,881,766 | 13.6% | census |
| 1990 | 6,628,637 | 11.27% | census |
| 2000 | 8,049,313 | 17.65% | census |
| 2010 | 9,535,483 | 15.59% | census |
| 2011 | 9,657,592 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,749,476 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,843,336 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,932,887 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,031,646 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,154,788 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,268,233 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,381,615 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,488,084 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,600,823 | 1.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in North Carolina
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People born in North Carolina (200)
People born in North Carolina, including writer Ben Fountain, con artist and prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, crime fiction writer Margaret Maron, .
More notable people
- Skeeter Best (American musician) he was born in 20/11/1914
- Manteo Mitchell (American Sprinter) he was born in 06/07/1987
- Aaron Marshall Elliott (American writer, philologist and specialist in literature) he was born in 24/01/1844
- Sequoyah (Cherokee silversmith and creator of the Cherokee syllabary) he was born in 01/01/1770
- Absalom Tatom (politician (1742-1802)) he was born in 01/01/1742
- Jareb Dauplaise (American actor) he was born in 18/03/1979
- Midori (American movie actress) she was born in 19/07/1968
- Angelica Sinn (American) she was born in 09/04/1974
- Mr. Porter (American rapper) he was born in 07/12/1978
- Victoria Givens (American movie actress) she was born in 14/01/1970
- James W. Cooke (United States Navy officer) he was born in 23/08/1812
- Caleb Bradham (American pharmacist) he was born in 27/05/1867
- Ted Tally (American playwright) he was born in 09/04/1952
- Malcom McLean (American businessman) he was born in 14/11/1913
- William Smith (member of U.S. Senate representing South Carolina in 1816) he was born in 01/01/1762
- Barbara Guest (American writer) she was born in 06/09/1920
- Bette McLaurin (American jazz musician) she was born in 01/01/1929
- Jonathan Worth (American politician (1802-1869)) he was born in 18/11/1802
North Carolina Counties (more)
Wake County
county in North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg County
county in North Carolina, United States
Guilford County
county in North Carolina, United States of America
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 |
| Guilford County | 540,521 |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 |
| Durham County | 327,306 |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 |
| Union County | 244,562 |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 |
| Gaston County | 226,568 |
| Cabarrus County | 221,479 |
| Johnston County | 216,246 |
| Onslow County | 203,943 |
| Iredell County | 185,770 |
| Pitt County | 182,924 |
| Alamance County | 171,346 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of North Carolina Na 1
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Where Is North Carolina Located
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North Carolina Reference Map
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