Buncombe County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Buncombe County, North Carolina

About Buncombe County, North Carolina

Buncombe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Asheville. As per 2020 census, the population of Buncombe County is 271534 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 660 sq mi (1,709 km2). Buncombe County was established on 1791.

Facts about Buncombe County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionWestern North Carolina / Appalachian Mountains
County SeatAsheville
Named AfterEdward Buncombe
Established1792
Coordinates~35.60° N, 82.53° W
Total Area~659.95 sq mi
Land Area~656.50 sq mi
Water Area~3.45 sq mi
Population (2020)~269,452
Estimated Population (2024)~279,210
Population Density~410 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesAsheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Montreat, Woodfin
Main IndustriesTourism, Healthcare, Education, Arts & Craft Breweries, Services
Major RoadsInterstate 40, Interstate 26, U.S. Highway 19, U.S. Highway 70
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForBlue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore Estate, Asheville arts & culture, outdoor recreation
Websitehttps://www.buncombecounty.org

Top Attractions in Buncombe County, North Carolina

  • Biltmore Estate – Historic mansion and gardens.
  • Blue Ridge Parkway – Scenic mountain drives.
  • Downtown Asheville – Arts, dining, and music.
  • River Arts District – Studios and galleries.
  • Mount Mitchell State Park – Highest peak views.
  • North Carolina Arboretum – Gardens and trails.
  • Asheville Botanical Garden – Native plant gardens.
  • Grove Park Inn – Historic resort and views.
  • French Broad River – Tubing and kayaking.
  • Pisgah National Forest – Hiking and waterfalls.

Cities & Towns in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Woodfin, Montreat, Biltmore Forest, Swannanoa, Leicester, Enka, Fairview, Arden