Hyde County, North Carolina

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Hyde County
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station at the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge near Swan Quarter.
Map of North Carolina highlighting Hyde 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: 35°25′N 76°09′W / 35.41°N 76.15°W / 35.41; -76.15
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1739
Named forEdward Hyde
SeatSwan Quarter
Largest communityOcracoke
Area
 • Total1,424 sq mi (3,690 km2)
 • Land613 sq mi (1,590 km2)
 • Water811 sq mi (2,100 km2)  57%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
5,230
 • Density9.5/sq mi (3.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.hydecountync.gov

Hyde County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 5,810 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Swan Quarter.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.