Dare County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Dare County, North Carolina

About Dare County, North Carolina

Dare County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Manteo. As per 2020 census, the population of Dare County is 37826 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,562 sq mi (4,046 km2). Dare County was established on 1870.

Facts about Dare County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Outer Banks / Eastern North Carolina
County SeatManteo
Named AfterVirginia Dare (first English child born in the Americas)
Established1870
Coordinates~35.60° N, 75.77° W
Total Area~1,541.74 sq mi
Land Area~383.23 sq mi
Water Area~1,158.51 sq mi
Population (2020)~36,915
Estimated Population (2025)~38,185
Population Density~96 per sq mi (land area)
Major CommunitiesManteo, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Southern Shores, Duck, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Buxton
Main IndustriesTourism, Services, Recreation & Hospitality
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 64, U.S. Highway 158, U.S. Highway 264, NC Highway 12
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForOuter Banks beaches & lighthouses, Wright Brothers first flight site, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Roanoke Island history
Websitehttps://www.darenc.com

Top Attractions in Dare County, North Carolina

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial – First flight history.
  • Jockey’s Ridge State Park – Sand dunes and sunsets.
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore – Beaches and lighthouse.
  • Roanoke Island Festival Park – Living history site.
  • Outer Banks Beaches – Swimming and relaxation.
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse – Coastal views.
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge – Birdwatching.
  • Manteo Waterfront – Harbor walks and dining.
  • Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum – Maritime history.
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Pier – Fishing and views.

Cities & Towns in Dare County, North Carolina

Manteo, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Duck, Southern Shores, Wanchese, Stumpy Point, Manns Harbor, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo