Dana, North Carolina facts for kids
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Dana, North Carolina
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Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Henderson |
Named for | Dana Hadley |
Area | |
• Total | 8.928 sq mi (23.12 km2) |
• Land | 8.905 sq mi (23.06 km2) |
• Water | 0.023 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 3,329 |
• Density | 372.87/sq mi (143.967/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
28724
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Area code(s) | 828 |
GNIS feature ID | 983935 |
FIPS code | 37-16220 |
Dana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 3,329 as of the 2010 census.
History
A post office called Dana has been in operation since 1892. The community was named for Dana Hadley, the son of the original owner of the town site.
See also
In Spanish: Dana (Carolina del Norte) para niños
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