Orange County, North Carolina

Orange County
County
Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough
Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough
Map of North Carolina highlighting Orange 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°03′45″N 79°07′12″W / 36.062526°N 79.120034°W / 36.062526; -79.120034
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1752
Named forWilliam V of Orange
SeatHillsborough
Largest communityChapel Hill
Area
 • Total400.96 sq mi (1,038.5 km2)
 • Land397.56 sq mi (1,029.7 km2)
 • Water3.40 sq mi (8.8 km2)  0.85%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total148,696
 • Density374.02/sq mi (144.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websiteorangecountync.gov

Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 148,696 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Hillsborough.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Orange County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.

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