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 | |
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.jpg.webp) Chowan County Courthouse, Edenton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°08′N 76°36′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1739 |
| Named for | Chowanoc Indian Tribe |
| Seat | Edenton |
| Largest town | Edenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 233 sq mi (600 km2) |
| • Land | 172 sq mi (450 km2) |
| • Water | 61 sq mi (160 km2) 26%% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,793 |
| • Density | 86/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
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:
- Edenton
- Rockyhock
- Selwin
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