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Unaka, North Carolina
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 Unaka, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Unaka, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1023032 |
Unaka is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. Unaka is located in the Nantahala National Forest, 9.6 miles (15.4 km) northwest of Murphy. Unaka had a post office until it closed on February 15, 1986. Unaka is a name derived from a Cherokee word meaning "white", which referred to the appearance of low-lying clouds and fog over the Unicoi Mountains.
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