Pender County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Pender County, North Carolina

About Pender County, North Carolina

Pender County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Burgaw. As per 2020 census, the population of Pender County is 62815 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 933 sq mi (2,416 km2). Pender County was established on 1875.

Facts about Pender County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Southeastern North Carolina
County SeatBurgaw
Named AfterWilliam Dorsey Pender (Confederate general)
Established1875
Coordinates~34.55° N, 77.92° W
Total Area~934.17 sq mi
Land Area~871.30 sq mi
Water Area~62.87 sq mi (≈ 6.73%)
Population (2020)~60,203
Estimated Population (2024)~70,077
Population Density~69 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesBurgaw, Hampstead, Rocky Point, Surf City (part), Wallace (part), Atkinson, Topsail Beach, St. Helena
Main IndustriesTourism & recreation, Agriculture, Services, Local commerce
Major RoadsInterstate 40, U.S. Highway 17, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForCoastal scenery & beaches (e.g., Topsail Island), historic Burgaw & downtown district, Cape Fear River heritage
Websitehttps://www.pendercountync.gov

Top Attractions in Pender County, North Carolina

  • Jungle Rapids Waterpark – Family water attractions.
  • Hampstead Historic District – Shops and historic sites.
  • Penderlea Farm Life Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Surf City Beaches – Swimming and sunbathing.
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site – Civil War history and beach access.
  • Cape Fear River – Boating and fishing.
  • Moore’s Creek National Battlefield – Revolutionary War site.
  • Burgaw Downtown Historic District – Shops and dining.
  • Pender County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • North Topsail Beach – Coastal recreation.

Cities & Towns in Pender County, North Carolina

Willard, Burgaw, Atkinson, Rocky Point, Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach, St. Helena, Cape Fear, Currie