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Chowan County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 36°07′44″N 76°36′10″W / 36.128979°N 76.602752°W / 36.128979; -76.602752
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Chowan County
Chowan County Courthouse, Edenton
Chowan County Courthouse, Edenton
Map of North Carolina highlighting Chowan County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°07′44″N 76°36′10″W / 36.128979°N 76.602752°W / 36.128979; -76.602752
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1668
Named forChowanoke Indian Tribe
SeatEdenton
Largest communityEdenton
Area
 • Total233.65 sq mi (605.2 km2)
 • Land172.66 sq mi (447.2 km2)
 • Water60.99 sq mi (158.0 km2)  26.10%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,708
 • Density79.39/sq mi (30.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.chowancounty-nc.gov

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.

Law and government

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Chowan County is part of the local Albemarle Commission council of government.

Connected counties

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The counties are connected to Chowan County:

Cities and towns

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These cities and towns are in Chowan County:

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Chowan County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.

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