Chowan County, North Carolina
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Chowan County, North Carolina | |
Image:Chowan County, North Carolina seal.png | |
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Location in the state of North Carolina |
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North Carolina's location in the USA |
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Statistics | |
Founded | 1668 |
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Seat | Edenton |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
233 sq mi (603 km²) 173 sq mi (448 km²) 61 sq mi (158 km²), 26.00% |
Population - (2000) - Density |
14,526 54/sq mi (21/km²) |
Website: www.chowancounty-nc.gov |
Chowan County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, the population was 14,526. Its county seat is Edenton.
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[change] Law and government
Chowan County is part of the local Albemarle Commission council of government.
[change] Connected counties
The counties are connected to Chowan County:
- Gates County (north)
- Perquimans County (east)
- Washington County (south)
- Bertie County (west)
- Hertford County (northwest)
[change] Cities and towns
These cities and towns are in Chowan County:
- Edenton
- Rockyhock
- Selwin