Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough is a town and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina.[6] The population was 9,660 in 2020.[5]

Hillsborough, North Carolina
Old Orange County Courthouse
Old Orange County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"Around the Corner, Ahead of the Curve." - Orange County Motto[1]
Location of Hillsborough, North Carolina
Location of Hillsborough, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°04′48″N 79°06′39″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Named forWills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire[2]
Area
  Total5.67 sq mi (14.67 km2)
  Land5.59 sq mi (14.49 km2)
  Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Population
  Total9,660
  Density1,726.85/sq mi (666.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27278
Area code919
FIPS code37-31620
GNIS feature ID2405840[4]
Websitewww.ci.hillsborough.nc.us

References

  1. "Orange County Makes New Slogan Official - Chapelboro.com". Chapelboro.com. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  2. "Town of Hillsborough | About Hillsborough". Hillsboroughnc.gov. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  3. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillsborough, North Carolina
  5. "QuickFacts: Hillsborough town, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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