Currituck County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Currituck County, North Carolina

About Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Currituck. As per 2020 census, the population of Currituck County is 29653 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 526 sq mi (1,362 km2). Currituck County was established on 1668.

Facts about Currituck County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Northeastern North Carolina
County SeatCurrituck
Named AfterIndigenous word “Coratank” meaning “land of the wild geese”
Established1668 (as precinct of Albemarle County), county status 1739
Coordinates~36.30° N, 76.00° W
Total Area~830–840 sq mi
Land Area~260 sq mi
Water Area~570–580 sq mi
Population (2020)~28,100
Estimated Population (2024)~32,278
Population Density~124 per sq mi (land area)
Major CommunitiesCurrituck, Moyock, Corolla, Grandy, Coinjock, Knotts Island
Main IndustriesTourism, Agriculture, Services, Outdoor recreation
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 158, NC Highway 168
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForOuter Banks beaches & Corolla, Currituck Sound, coastal heritage & wildlife refuges
Websitehttps://www.currituckcountync.gov

Top Attractions in Currituck County, North Carolina

  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse – Historic lighthouse and views.
  • Corolla Wild Horses – Free-roaming horses.
  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge – Wildlife and dunes.
  • Corolla Village Historic District – Historic coastal village.
  • Outer Banks Beaches – Swimming and sunbathing.
  • Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Art Nouveau mansion.
  • Currituck Sound – Boating and fishing.
  • Hampton Inn Boardwalk Area – Oceanfront walks.
  • Currituck County Rural Center – Events and markets.
  • Monteray Shores Trails – Walking and biking paths.

Cities & Towns in Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck, Moyock, Corolla, Knotts Island, Barco, Shawboro, Coinjock, Grandy, Poplar Branch, Maple