Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 13,708 people lived there.[1] 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 | 1668 |
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| Seat | Edenton |
| Largest community | Edenton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
233.65 sq mi (605 km²) 172.66 sq mi (447 km²) 60.99 sq mi (158 km²), 26.10 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.chowancounty-nc.gov | |
| Named for: Chowanoke 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
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Chowan County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.