Dare County Map, North Carolina
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Dare County, North Carolina
Dare County sits on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Beaches stretch for miles. It’s where the Wright brothers first took flight at Kitty Hawk.
The county is mostly water and narrow strips of land. Fishing is a way of life here. Always has been. The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras is an iconic symbol of the area. Tourists flock here in summer, drawn by the sun and surf.
But locals know the off-season has its own charm. The county is named after Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. You can feel the weight of history here. It’s in the air, in the sand, in the very soul of the place.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Dare County |
| County Seat | Manteo |
| Population | Approximately 40,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Hatteras |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 158, U.S. Highway 64 |
| FIPS Code | 37-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,568 square miles (4,062 km²) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Currituck County (North), Hyde County (Southwest), Tyrrell County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.5643° N, 75.6164° W |
| Etymology | Named after Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America |
| Major Landmarks | Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial |
| Website | Dare County Website |
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