Candor, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Candor, North Carolina
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Candor
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| Nickname(s):
Peach town
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Location of Candor, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 813 |
| • Density | 401.48/sq mi (155.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27229
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-10120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405374 |
| Website | Candor, NC Official Website: http://www.townofcandornc.com/ |
Candor is a small town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as the "Peach Capital" because of its famous annual Peach Festival. In 2020, about 813 people lived in Candor.
History of Candor
The town of Candor got its name from the early settlers. They were known for being very honest in their dealings. This is what the word "candor" means!
Where is Candor?
Candor is located in North Carolina. It covers a total area of about 5.25 square kilometers (or 2.02 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Candor
In 2020, there were 813 people living in Candor. This included 335 households and 266 families.
North Carolina Peach Festival
Candor is home to the exciting North Carolina Peach Festival. This fun event happens every year. It takes place on the third Saturday of July. People come from all over to celebrate peaches!
See also
In Spanish: Candor (Carolina del Norte) para niños
