Red Bug, North Carolina facts for kids
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Red Bug, North Carolina
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 Red Bug, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Red Bug, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1022189 |
Red Bug is a small, unincorporated community located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, in the United States.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Red Bug is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county it's located in.
How is Red Bug Governed?
Since Red Bug doesn't have its own mayor or city council, services like roads, police, and fire departments are handled by Brunswick County. This is common for many smaller areas across the United States.
Where is Red Bug Located?
Red Bug is found in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It's part of Brunswick County, which is known for its beautiful coastal areas and beaches.
Red Bug's Coordinates and Elevation
You can find Red Bug on a map using its special location numbers: 33 degrees, 58 minutes, 52 seconds North and 78 degrees, 22 minutes, 27 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on Earth. The community is also quite low to the ground, with an elevation of about 20 feet (or 6 meters) above sea level.
Time Zone Information
Like many places on the East Coast of the United States, Red Bug is in the Eastern Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the warmer months, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to make better use of daylight.
