Macon County | |
|---|---|
 Macon County Courthouse in Franklin | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′N 83°25′W / 35.15°N 83.42°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Macon |
| Seat | Franklin |
| Largest community | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 519.67 sq mi (1,345.9 km2) |
| • Land | 515.58 sq mi (1,335.3 km2) |
| • Water | 4.09 sq mi (10.6 km2) 0.79% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 37,014 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 38,412 |
| • Density | 71.79/sq mi (27.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | maconnc.org |
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,014.[1] Its county seat is Franklin.[2]
The Nantahala River runs through Macon County, flowing into the Little Tennessee River in Swain County. The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation.[3][4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
2020CensusQuickFactswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "The New Blue Ridge Highlander". theblueridgehighlander.com. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Nantahala Outdoor Center Archived February 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine