Washington, North Carolina
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]
Washington, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
 Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street | |
| Nickname(s): Little Washington, Original Washington | |
  Washington Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°03′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager form of government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.02 sq mi (23.37 km2) |
| • Land | 8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,875 |
| • Density | 1,205.74/sq mi (465.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 27889 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-71220[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405682[2] |
| Website | www.washingtonnc.gov |
It is the county seat of Beaufort County.[6]
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington, North Carolina
- "QuickFacts: Washington city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Frequently Asked Questions". City of Washington Official Website. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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