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North Carolina Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 549 Census incorporated-place records and Eastern Time coverage for North Carolina.

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Census incorporated places in North Carolina

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including town, city, and village.

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Time zones in North Carolina

North Carolina uses Eastern Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in North Carolina

North Carolina has 549 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 451 towns, 77 cities, and 21 villages.

Types represented in this directory

  • town (451)
  • city (77)
  • village (21)

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