Como, North Carolina facts for kids
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Como, North Carolina
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Location of Como, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.17 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 21.30/sq mi (8.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27818
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-14060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406303 |
Como is a small town in Hertford County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 67 people lived there.
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Where is Como?
Como is located in the northern part of Hertford County. A main road, U.S. Route 258, goes right through the town. This road can take you southwest to Murfreesboro (about 7 miles away) or northeast to Franklin, Virginia (about 15 miles away).
The town covers a total area of about 3.15 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is water.
History of Como
Como is known for a few interesting things from its past.
Famous People from Como
One very famous person born in Como was Richard Gatling. He was an inventor who created the Gatling gun. This was one of the first successful machine guns ever made! The church he went to, Buckhorn Baptist Church, is still active today.
Another well-known person was Jim Jordan. He was an African-American traditional healer, sometimes called a "root doctor," who lived in Como until the early 1960s. People believed he could help with various problems using folk magic. A book was written about him called The Fabled Dr. Jim Jordan.
Historic Places in Como
Several buildings in Como are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history. These include:
- Hare Plantation House
- Riddick House
- Vernon Place
People in Como
The number of people living in Como has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 211 | — | |
| 1980 | 89 | −57.8% | |
| 1990 | 71 | −20.2% | |
| 2000 | 78 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 91 | 16.7% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −26.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 78 people living in Como. Most of the people were White (about 83%), and some were African American (about 17%). The average age of people living in Como was 46 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Como (Carolina del Norte) para niños
