Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, 14,526 people lived there. Its county seat is Edenton.
| Chowan County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1739 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Edenton |
| Largest town | Edenton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
233 sq mi (603 km²) 172 sq mi (445 km²) 61 sq mi (158 km²), 26% |
| Population - (2010) - Density |
14,793 86/sq mi (33/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.chowancounty-nc.gov | |
| Named for: Chowanoc Indian Tribe | |
Law and government
Chowan County is part of the local Albemarle Commission council of government.
Connected counties
The counties are connected to Chowan County:
- Gates County (north)
- Perquimans County (east)
- Washington County (south)
- Bertie County (west)
- Hertford County (northwest)
Cities and towns
These cities and towns are in Chowan County:
Chowan County, North Carolina Media
The Bond House, Edenton, Chowan County, c. 1920
Map of Chowan County with municipal and township labels
