Catawba County, North Carolina

Catawba County
County
Old Catawba County Courthouse
Old Catawba County Courthouse
Motto: 
"Making. Living. Better."
Map of North Carolina highlighting Catawba 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: 35°39′43″N 81°12′54″W / 35.661883°N 81.214906°W / 35.661883; -81.214906
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1842
Named forCatawba Tribe
SeatNewton
Largest communityHickory
Area
 • Total416.02 sq mi (1,077.5 km2)
 • Land401.37 sq mi (1,039.5 km2)
 • Water14.65 sq mi (37.9 km2)  3.52%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total160,610
 • Density400.15/sq mi (154.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.catawbacountync.gov

Catawba County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 160,610 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Newton.

History

The county was made in 1842 from Lincoln County.

Government

Catawba County is part of the local Western Piedmont Council of Governments.

Connected Counties

Cities and towns

These cities and towns are in Catawba County:

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Catawba County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.

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