Transylvania County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Transylvania County, North Carolina

About Transylvania County, North Carolina

Transylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Brevard. As per 2020 census, the population of Transylvania County is 33165 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 381 sq mi (987 km2). Transylvania County was established on 1861.

Facts about Transylvania County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionWestern NC / Blue Ridge Mountains
County SeatBrevard
Named AfterLatin words meaning “across the woods”
Established1861 (from parts of Henderson & Jackson counties)
Coordinates~35.21° N, 82.82° W
Total Area~380.33 sq mi
Land Area~378.36 sq mi
Water Area~1.97 sq mi
Population (2020)~32,986
Estimated Population (2024)~34,103
Population Rank (NC)Mid‑sized mountain county
Largest City / CommunityBrevard
Main Towns & CommunitiesBrevard, Rosman, Cedar Mountain, Lake Toxaway, Little River, Penrose, Pisgah Forest, Sapphire
Main IndustriesTourism, Outdoor Recreation, Arts & Culture, Education, Services
Major Geographic FeaturesBlue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, Gorges State Park & 250+ waterfalls
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known For“Land of Waterfalls,” scenic trails, Brevard Music Center & mountain culture
Websitehttps://www.transylvaniacounty.org

Top Attractions in Transylvania County, North Carolina

  • DuPont State Recreational Forest – Hiking and waterfalls.
  • Sliding Rock – Natural water slide and swimming.
  • Looking Glass Falls – Scenic waterfall viewpoint.
  • Oyster Creek – Trout fishing and walking trails.
  • Brevard Downtown Historic District – Shops, dining, and galleries.
  • Pisgah National Forest – Trails, rivers, and outdoor activities.
  • Bridal Veil Falls – Waterfall hike and views.
  • Forest Discovery Center – Educational exhibits and trails.
  • Connestee Falls – Private scenic waterfalls (view from roads).
  • Falling Waters Trail – Waterfall hiking trail.

Cities & Towns in Transylvania County, North Carolina

Brevard, Pisgah Forest, Rosman, Cedar Mountain, Penrose, Sapphire, Balsam Grove