Brunswick County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Brunswick County - Brunswick County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Brunswick County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Brunswick County located in the map, major cities in Brunswick county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Brunswick County, North Carolina

About Brunswick County, North Carolina

Brunswick County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Bolivia. As per 2020 census, the population of Brunswick County is 144215 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 860 sq mi (2,227 km2). Brunswick County was established on 1764.

Facts about Brunswick County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Southeastern North Carolina
County SeatBolivia
Named AfterDuchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg (House of Brunswick)
Established1764
Coordinates~33.98° N, 78.03° W
Total Area~1,049.5 sq mi
Land Area~850.1 sq mi
Water Area~199.5 sq mi
Population (2020)~136,693
Estimated Population (2025)~174,369
Population Density~160.8 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesLeland, Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach
Main IndustriesTourism, Real Estate & Construction, Services, Retirement Communities
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 17, U.S. Highway 74/76, NC Highways 211, 87
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForAtlantic coast beaches (Bald Head Island, Sunset & Ocean Isle), Cape Fear River, rapid growth & coastal lifestyle
Websitehttps://www.brunswickcountync.gov

Top Attractions in Brunswick County, North Carolina

  • Bald Head Island – Beaches, lighthouse, and village.
  • Southport Waterfront – River views and dining.
  • Oak Island Beaches – Swimming, fishing, and piers.
  • Ocean Isle Beach – Family-friendly beach town.
  • Sunset Beach – Quiet beaches and sunsets.
  • Shallotte River Swamp Park – Zip lines and swamp tours.
  • Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson – Historic ruins and trails.
  • Lockwood Folly River – Kayaking and fishing.
  • Calabash Fishing Village – Seafood and waterfront views.
  • Caswell Beach – Relaxed coastal shoreline.

Cities & Towns in Brunswick County, North Carolina

Bolivia, Leland, Shallotte, Southport, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Calabash, Carolina Shores, Holden Beach, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Navassa, Northwest, Sandy Creek, Varnamtown