Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City is a city located in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,188. It is the county seat of Pasquotank County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Elizabeth City is located at 36°17'44" North, 76°13'30" West (36.295585, -76.224954){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 km² (9.6 mi²). 23.2 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.49% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The city is located alongside the Pasquotank River, which connects to the Albemarle Sound and is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Directly across the river lies Camden County. The city's semi-coastal geography has played an important role in its history -- Elizabeth City once hosted thriving oyster and timber industries, and was even a home to Blackbeard.

Related Topics:
Pasquotank River - Albemarle Sound - Intracoastal Waterway - Camden County - Blackbeard

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