Asheboro, North Carolina

Asheboro is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, North Carolina, United States.[5] The population was 27,156 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the home of the state-owned North Carolina Zoo.[6]

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Location of Asheboro, North Carolina
Location of Asheboro, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°42′57″N 79°48′46″W / 35.71583°N 79.81278°W / 35.71583; -79.81278Coordinates: 35°42′57″N 79°48′46″W / 35.71583°N 79.81278°W / 35.71583; -79.81278
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRandolph
IncorporatedDecember 25, 1796
Named forSamuel Ashe
Area
 • Total19.00 sq mi (49.20 km2)
 • Land18.90 sq mi (48.95 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population
 • Total27,156
 • Density1,436.75/sq mi (554.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27203-27205
FIPS code37-02080[4]
GNIS feature ID2403119[2]
Websitewww.asheboronc.gov

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Asheboro, North Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Asheboro city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  6. NC Zoological Park Funding and Organization (PDF) Archived 2012-02-24 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2010-10-08.