Selwin, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Selwin, North Carolina
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 Selwin, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Chowan and Gates |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1025688 |
Selwin is a small, quiet community in North Carolina, a state in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger Chowan and Gates Counties.
About Selwin
Selwin is located in the northeastern part of North Carolina. It's special because it sits right on the border of two different counties: Chowan County and Gates County. This means some parts of Selwin are in one county, and other parts are in the other!
Location and Elevation
The land where Selwin is located is quite low. Its elevation is about 33 feet (which is about 10 meters) above sea level. This makes it a relatively flat area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Selwin doesn't have its own separate local government. It doesn't have a mayor or a town council just for Selwin. Instead, the people living there are governed by the rules and services of the counties they are in. For Selwin, that means Chowan County and Gates County provide services like roads, police, and schools.
