Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County | |
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Macon County Courthouse in Franklin | |
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°09′N 83°25′W / 35.15°N 83.42°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Named after | Nathaniel Macon |
| Seat | Franklin |
| Largest community | Franklin |
| Area | |
• Total | 519.67 sq mi (1,345.9 km2) |
| • Land | 515.58 sq mi (1,335.3 km2) |
| • Water | 4.09 sq mi (10.6 km2) 0.79% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 37,014 |
• Estimate (2023) | 38,412 |
| • Density | 71.79/sq mi (27.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | maconnc.org |
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,014. Its county seat is Franklin.
The Nantahala River runs through Macon County, flowing into the Little Tennessee River in Swain County. The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation.