Gates County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Gates County, North Carolina

About Gates County, North Carolina

Gates County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Gatesville. As per 2020 census, the population of Gates County is 10366 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 346 sq mi (896 km2). Gates County was established on 1779.

Facts about Gates County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Northeastern North Carolina
County SeatGatesville
Named AfterGeneral Horatio Gates
Established1779
Coordinates~36.44° N, 76.70° W
Total Area~345.75 sq mi
Land Area~340.61 sq mi
Water Area~5.13 sq mi
Population (2020)~10,478
Estimated Population (2025)~10,289
Population Density~31 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesGatesville, Eure, Hobbsville, Corapeake, Sunbury
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Forestry, Rural services
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 158, NC Highway 37
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForRural landscapes, Merchants Millpond State Park & wetlands, part of Great Dismal Swamp
Websitehttps://www.gatescountync.gov

Top Attractions in Gates County, North Carolina

  • Merchants Millpond State Park – Cypress swamp and trails.
  • Chowan River – Fishing and boating.
  • Gates County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Gatesville Downtown – Small-town center.
  • Merchants Millpond Canoe Trail – Paddling route.
  • Buckhorn Church – Historic church.
  • Chowan Swamp Game Land – Wildlife viewing.
  • Gates County Heritage Center – Local history exhibits.
  • Little River – Scenic waterways.
  • Rountree Picnic Area – Outdoor recreation.

Cities & Towns in Gates County, North Carolina

Gatesville, Sunbury, Corapeake, Eure