Fayetteville : North Carolina

The sixth-largest metro in North Carolina, Fayetteville covers a total area of 155.3 km² (60.0 mi²). It is located in Cumberland County in North Carolina's Inner Banks region, on the Cape Fear River.

The community was named after the French soldier Marquis de Lafayette, who supported the colonists during the American Revolution.

Fayetteville enjoys four distinct seasons with temperate form of climate. July and August are the hottest months while January and February are the coldest months. On an average, Fayetteville receives over 45 inches of precipitation per year

Elevation: 240 feet

Land area: 58.8 square miles

Latitude: 35.07 N

Longitude: 78.92 W

Population: 129,928 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

    * Dogwood Festival
    * International Folk Festival
    * Cumberland County Fair

Attractions:

    * Cape Fear Botanical Garden
    * Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
    * Airborne and Special Operations Museum
    * Fayetteville Museum of Art