Macon County, North Carolina

Macon County
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′11″N 83°25′19″W / 35.152959°N 83.421901°W / 35.152959; -83.421901
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1828
Named forNathaniel Macon
SeatFranklin
Largest communityFranklin
Area
 • Total519.67 sq mi (1,345.9 km2)
 • Land515.58 sq mi (1,335.3 km2)
 • Water4.09 sq mi (10.6 km2)  0.79%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total37,014
 • Density71.79/sq mi (27.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.maconnc.org

Macon County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, 37,014 people live here.[1] Its county seat is Franklin.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Macon County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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