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Mamers, North Carolina
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 Mamers, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Mamers, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.05 sq mi (15.67 km2) |
| • Land | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 814 |
| • Density | 134.72/sq mi (52.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27552
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-40860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584325 |
Mamers (pronounced MAY-murs) is a small community in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2010, about 826 people lived in Mamers. By 2020, the population was 814. Mamers is part of the larger Dunn Micropolitan Area. This area is also included in the even bigger Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area. This larger area is a way the United States Census Bureau groups nearby cities and towns together.
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Where is Mamers Located?
Mamers is found in the western-central part of Harnett County. It's in a section called Upper Little River Township.
Main Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 421 is the main road that goes through the northern part of Mamers. An older road, Old US Highway 421, runs through the center of the community.
Mamers has several neighbors:
- Lillington, which is the main town of Harnett County, is about 7 miles (11 km) to the east.
- Sanford is about 15 miles (24 km) to the west.
- Closer by, Luart is to the east.
- Ryes is to the west.
Land and Water Area
The Mamers community covers a total area of about 6.05 square miles (15.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Important Places in Mamers
A well-known spot in Mamers is the United States Post Office. This post office uses the ZIP code 27552.
Mamers is also part of specific school districts. Children living here attend Boone Trail Elementary School. For middle and high school, students go to Western Harnett middle and high schools.
Who Lives in Mamers?
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in Mamers.
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| 2020 | 814 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 826 people. By the time of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 814.
See also
In Spanish: Mamers (Carolina del Norte) para niños
