Bogue, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bogue, North Carolina
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Location of Bogue, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Land | 2.75 sq mi (7.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 695 |
| • Density | 253.10/sq mi (97.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28570
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| FIPS code | 37-06740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405295 |
Bogue is a small town located in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 695 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Bogue?
Bogue is found in the western part of Carteret County. To its south, you'll find the beautiful Bogue Sound. This is a body of water that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. To the west, Bogue shares a border with the town of Cape Carteret.
Important Places Nearby
A part of the town is home to the Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue. This is a special airfield used by the United States Marine Corps. It helps them practice landing aircraft.
To the north of Bogue is the huge Croatan National Forest. This forest is a protected area with lots of trees and wildlife. It's a great place for nature lovers.
Getting Around Bogue
North Carolina Highway 24 runs right through Bogue. This highway is important for travel. If you go west on Highway 24, you'll reach Jacksonville in about 24 miles. If you head east, you'll get to Morehead City in about 18 miles.
Land and Water
Bogue covers a total area of about 2.77 square miles (7.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 2.75 square miles (7.11 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Bogue?
The number of people living in Bogue has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
- In 2000, there were 590 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 684 people.
- In the most recent 2020 United States census, 695 people lived in Bogue.
There were 279 households and 185 families living in the town in 2020.
See also
- In Spanish: Bogue (Carolina del Norte) para niños
