Catawba County Map, North Carolina

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Catawba County, North Carolina

Catawba County is in western North Carolina, part of the Charlotte metro area. Hickory is the biggest city and it’s famous for furniture making.
If you like German food, you’ll love Catawba County. The county is full of parks and trails. Lake Norman is great for boating. Newton is the county seat.
There’s a thriving arts scene. The Hickory Motor Speedway is known as the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars”. You can tour a nuclear power plant here. All in all, the area has a strong manufacturing heritage.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Catawba County |
County Seat | Newton |
Population | Approximately 170,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Newton, Hickory, Conover, Maiden |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 70, North Carolina State Route 16 |
FIPS Code | 37-035 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 412 square miles (399 sq mi land, 13 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Alexander County (North), Iredell County (East), Lincoln County (South), Caldwell County (Northwest), Burke County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 35.6730° N, 81.2170° W |
Etymology | Named after the Catawba Native American tribe |
Major Landmarks | Lake Norman, Hickory Motor Speedway, Catawba Science Center |
Website | Catawba County Website |
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