Macon County, North Carolina

Macon County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, 33,922 people live here.[1] Its county seat is Franklin.[2]

Macon County
Macon County Courthouse in Franklin
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°09′N 83°25′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1828
Named forNathaniel Macon
SeatFranklin
Largest townFranklin
Area
  Total520 sq mi (1,300 km2)
  Land516 sq mi (1,340 km2)
  Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.8%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
35,285
  Density66/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.maconnc.org

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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