Cordova, North Carolina facts for kids
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Cordova, North Carolina
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 Cordova, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.150 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.129 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,775 |
| • Density | 825.6/sq mi (318.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28330
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584312 |
Cordova is a small community in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts separately for population numbers, even though it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, about 1,775 people lived in Cordova. The community has its own post office with ZIP code 28330. Cordova is also considered a suburban area of the nearby town of Rockingham.
History
The area where Cordova is located has a long past. A post office named Steeles Mill was active there as early as 1828. Later, in 1899, a new post office was opened and given the name Cordova. This shows how the community grew and developed over time.
Geography
Cordova is found in the southwestern part of Richmond County. It is located right along the Pee Dee River, which is an important river in the region.
