Ossipee, North Carolina facts for kids
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Ossipee, North Carolina
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Ossipee Dam on the Reedy Fork of the Haw River
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 Ossipee, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County |  Alamance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 536 |
| • Density | 883.03/sq mi (341.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
27244
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| FIPS code | 37-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407057 |
| Website | https://townofossipeenc.com/ |
Ossipee is a small town located in the northwestern part of Alamance County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's one of the newer towns in the state, as it officially became an incorporated town on December 9, 2002. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Altamahaw-Ossipee. Ossipee is part of the Piedmont Triad area, which is a group of cities and towns that are close to each other.
How Many People Live in Ossipee?
When we talk about demographics, we're looking at information about the people who live in a place, like how many there are and how that number changes over time.
According to the 2010 United States Census, about 543 people lived in Ossipee. By the 2020 Census, the population was 536 people. This shows that the number of residents has stayed pretty similar over the past decade.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 543 | — | |
| 2020 | 536 | −1.3% | |
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Geography and Nature Around Ossipee
Ossipee is located in a part of North Carolina that is known for its rolling hills and natural beauty. The town itself covers about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
One important natural feature near Ossipee is the Ossipee Dam. This dam is built on the Reedy Fork, which is a stream that flows into the Haw River. Dams like this help control water flow and can create lakes or reservoirs. The town is also about 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level.
See Also
- In Spanish: Ossipee (Carolina del Norte) para niños
