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Buncombe County Map, North Carolina

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Buncombe County, North Carolina

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Buncombe County is in western North Carolina, right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is the county seat and crown jewel here. Downtown Asheville is always buzzing.

The county is packed with artists, musicians, and free spirits. You can’t walk two steps without bumping into a craft brewery or a funky art gallery.

The Biltmore Estate is a big draw. It’s America’s largest private residence. Hiking trails crisscross the area. The county has a quirky vibe that’s hard to describe. You’ve gotta experience it yourself to believe it.

CategoryDetails
County NameBuncombe County
County SeatAsheville
PopulationApproximately 275,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesAsheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Montreat
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 40, Interstate 26, U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 70
FIPS Code37-021
Total Area (Land and Water)660 square miles (657 sq mi land, 3 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Madison County (North), Yancey County (Northeast), McDowell County (East), Rutherford County (Southeast), Henderson County (South), Transylvania County (Southwest), Haywood County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5930° N, 82.5560° W
EtymologyNamed after Edward Buncombe, a Revolutionary War hero
Major LandmarksBiltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville Art Museum
WebsiteBuncombe County Website

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