North Carolina Counties - Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods, Maps & Data

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There are 100 counties in North Carolina. Each county is governed by a board of county commissioners.

There are 1,041 county subdivisions in North Carolina which are known as minor civil divisions (MCDs).  There are 1,035 townships which are nonfunctioning nongovernmental entities.  Asheville city is independent of any MCD and serves as a county subdivision.  Cleveland County dissolved all townships and is now a single nonfunctioning nongovernmental county subdivision named Cleveland.  There are also four unorganized territories in North Carolina.

North Carolina Counties - Populated Places in 100 Counties


Also see County: Census Data | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features | ZIP Codes | Land, Farms, & Ranches


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North Carolina Counties Synopsis

The North Carolina Counties section of the gazetteer lists the cities, towns, neighborhoods and subdivisions for each of the 100 North Carolina Counties.

Also see North Carolina County: ZIP Codes | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features | Census Data | Land, Farms, & Ranches

Nearby physical features such as streams, islands and lakes are listed along with maps and driving directions. The same is true for both historical features and cultural features such as hospitals, parks, schools and airports.

Each profile includes the current weather plus a seven day forecast. Note that for smaller populated places, the weather report may be for the nearest weather reporting station or airport.

The local information and data include economic and demographic data, census information and facts about the local environmental situation including such items as maps of flood zones, local sources of pollution, air quality indices and local areas where hazardous materials may be used or stored.

The complete category list for larger cities and towns includes: Arts & Culture, Census Data, Community Organizations, State and Local Government, Health & Medical, Newcomer Information, Local News Papers & Radio, Parks & Recreation, Pets & Hobbies, Schools & Libraries, Social Services, Travel and Tourism.

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