Catawba County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Catawba County, North Carolina

About Catawba County, North Carolina

Catawba County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Newton. As per 2020 census, the population of Catawba County is 161723 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 414 sq mi (1,072 km2). Catawba County was established on 1842.

Facts about Catawba County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
County SeatNewton
Named AfterCatawba Native American tribe
Established1842
Coordinates~35.74° N, 81.34° W
Total Area~416.02 sq mi
Land Area~401.37 sq mi
Water Area~14.65 sq mi
Population (2020)~160,610
Estimated Population (2024)~167,054
Population Density~400 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesHickory, Newton, Conover, Claremont, Brookford, Catawba, Long View, Maiden
Main IndustriesManufacturing (furniture, textiles, fiber optics), Services, Retail
Major RoadsInterstate 40, U.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 321
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForCatawba River & lakes (Lake Hickory, Lake Norman), furniture industry, outdoor recreation
Websitehttps://www.catawbacountync.gov

Top Attractions in Catawba County, North Carolina

  • Lake Norman – Boating and waterfront recreation.
  • Lake Hickory – Fishing and scenic views.
  • Hickory Downtown Historic District – Shops and dining.
  • Catawba Science Center – Interactive science exhibits.
  • Bakers Mountain Park – Hiking trails and views.
  • Harper House/Hickory History Center – Local history museum.
  • Maple Grove – Historic plantation site.
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University – Historic campus.
  • Henry River Mill Village – Historic mill town.
  • Riverbend Park – Trails and river access.

Cities & Towns in Catawba County, North Carolina

Newton, Hickory, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Brookford, Long View, Mountain View, Sherrills Ford