List of cities in North Carolina

List of cities in North Carolina is a comprehensive catalog of the municipalities in the U.S. state of North Carolina. North Carolina is divided into 100 counties and contains 532 incorporated municipalities consisting of cities, towns, and villages. The largest city by population is Charlotte, while the capital city is Raleigh.

Cities

A

• Asheville - Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture.
• Apex - A small city in Wake County, known for its preserved historical character and strong community spirit.

B

• Boone - A town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University.
• Burlington - A city in Alamance and Guilford counties, Burlington is the principal city of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

C

• Charlotte - The largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte is a major U.S. financial center.
• Cary - A large suburb of Raleigh and the third-largest municipality in North Carolina.
• Chapel Hill - Known as a college town, Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

D

• Durham - A city in the central part of North Carolina, Durham is known for its technology companies and scholarly institutions.

F

• Fayetteville - A city in Cumberland County, Fayetteville is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major U.S. Army installation.

G

• Greensboro - A city in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region, Greensboro is the third-most populous city in North Carolina.

R

• Raleigh - The capital city of North Carolina, Raleigh is known for its universities, including North Carolina State University.

W

• Wilmington - A port city in coastal southeastern North Carolina, Wilmington is known for its historic downtown and a mile-long Riverwalk.

See also

• List of towns in North Carolina
• List of counties in North Carolina