Newland, North Carolina

Newland, North Carolina
Avery County Courthouse
Location of Newland, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°05′17″N 81°55′38″W / 36.08806°N 81.92722°W / 36.08806; -81.92722
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyAvery
Founded1911
Incorporated1913
Named afterWilliam C. Newland
Government
  TypeMayor-council
  MayorDerek A. Roberts
Area
  Total
0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
  Land0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
715
  Density955.88/sq mi (369.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28657
Area code828
FIPS code37-46740
GNIS feature ID2406987
Websitewww.townofnewland.org

Newland is a town in and the county seat of Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. By elevation, Newland is the highest county seat located east of the Mississippi River.