Pitt County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Pitt County, North Carolina

About Pitt County, North Carolina

Pitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Greenville. As per 2020 census, the population of Pitt County is 172169 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 655 sq mi (1,696 km2). Pitt County was established on 1760.

Facts about Pitt County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionInner Banks / Eastern NC Coastal Plain
County SeatGreenville
Named AfterWilliam Pitt, Earl of Chatham
Established1760 (effective 1761)
Coordinates~35.55° N, 77.38° W
Total Area~655.6 sq mi
Land Area~652.4 sq mi
Water Area~3.2 sq mi
Population (2020)~170,243
Estimated Population (2025)~182,610
Population Rank (NC)~16th largest county
Largest CityGreenville
Main Towns & CommunitiesGreenville, Ayden, Farmville, Winterville, Grifton, Bethel
Main IndustriesEducation, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Technology
Major Geographic FeaturesTar River, Coastal Plain landscape
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForEast Carolina University, medical and cultural hub; Greenville’s growth & history
Websitehttps://www.pittcountync.gov

Top Attractions in Pitt County, North Carolina

  • East Carolina University – Campus tours and events.
  • Greenville Downtown – Shops, dining, and cultural venues.
  • River Park North – Walking trails and nature exhibits.
  • Winterville Historic District – Local heritage sites.
  • Vidant Medical Center Gardens – Scenic walking areas.
  • Pitt County Museum – Local history and exhibits.
  • Tar River Greenway – Walking and biking paths.
  • Greenville Town Common – Events and open space.
  • Contentnea Creek – Fishing and paddling.
  • Jensen Heritage Park – Recreation and nature trails.

Cities & Towns in Pitt County, North Carolina

Greenville, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville, Bethel, Falkland, Grifton, Stokes, Simpson