Harnett County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Harnett County, North Carolina

About Harnett County, North Carolina

Harnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Lillington. As per 2020 census, the population of Harnett County is 135966 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 601 sq mi (1,557 km2). Harnett County was established on 1855.

Facts about Harnett County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Coastal Plain transition (Central North Carolina)
County SeatLillington
Named AfterCornelius Harnett (Revolutionary War patriot & Continental Congress delegate)
Established1855
Coordinates~35.40° N, 78.79° W
Total Area~652 sq mi
Land Area~645 sq mi
Water Area~7 sq mi
Population (2020)~133,568
Estimated Population (2024)~146,096
Estimated Population (2025)~150,400
Population Density~225 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesLillington, Dunn, Erwin, Angier, Buies Creek, Anderson Creek
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, Retail & Services, Healthcare
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 401, U.S. Highway 421, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForRaven Rock State Park, Cape Fear River scenery, rural-urban mix and growth near Raleigh-Fort Liberty region
Websitehttps://www.harnett.org

Top Attractions in Harnett County, North Carolina

  • Cape Fear River Adventures – Kayaking and tubing.
  • Raven Rock State Park – Hiking trails and cliffs.
  • Averasboro Battlefield & Museum – Civil War history.
  • Downtown Lillington – Shops and dining.
  • Keith Hills Golf Course – Championship golf.
  • Anderson Creek County Park – Trails and picnic areas.
  • Harnett County Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Cape Fear River Trail – Walking and biking.
  • Buies Creek – Small-town campus area.
  • Campbell University – Historic campus.

Cities & Towns in Harnett County, North Carolina

Lillington, Dunn, Angier, Coats, Erwin, Buies Creek, Anderson Creek, Broadway, Mamers, Raven Rock