Washington, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°03′16″W / 35.55361°N 77.05444°W / 35.55361; -77.05444
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Washington, North Carolina
Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street
Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street
Nickname(s): 
Little Washington, Original Washington
Washington is located in North Carolina
Washington
Washington
Location within the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°03′16″W / 35.55361°N 77.05444°W / 35.55361; -77.05444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager form of government
Area
 • Total9.02 sq mi (23.37 km2)
 • Land8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2)
 • Water0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population
 • Total9,875
 • Density1,205.74/sq mi (465.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
27889
Area code252
FIPS code37-71220[4]
GNIS feature ID2405682[2]
Websitewww.washingtonnc.gov

Washington, commonly known as The Original Washington or Little Washington (to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.[5]), is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,875 at the 2020 census.[3]

It is the county seat of Beaufort County.[6]

References[change | change source]

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington, North Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Washington city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Frequently Asked Questions". City of Washington Official Website. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.