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Scotland County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 34°50′24″N 79°28′38″W / 34.840023°N 79.477337°W / 34.840023; -79.477337
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Scotland County
The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
Motto: 
"Future Focused"
Map of North Carolina highlighting Scotland County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°50′24″N 79°28′38″W / 34.840023°N 79.477337°W / 34.840023; -79.477337
Country United States
State North Carolina
FoundedFebruary 20, 1899
Named forScotland
SeatLaurinburg
Largest communityLaurinburg
Area
 • Total320.62 sq mi (830.4 km2)
 • Land319.14 sq mi (826.6 km2)
 • Water1.48 sq mi (3.8 km2)  0.46%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total34,174
 • Density107.08/sq mi (41.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.scotlandcounty.org

Scotland County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 34,174 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Laurinburg.[2]

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Scotland County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.