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Welcome to the Gateway into Eastern North Carolina

Here you will find life to be some-what simpler and more relaxed. Come enjoy the South, and see what Greenville and Pitt County have to offer you. Greenville and Pitt County are located in the north central coastal plain region of Eastern North Carolina, 85 miles east of Raleigh, 87 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, 157 miles from Richmond VA, and 265 miles south of Washington DC.

Population*

*Source - Census 2000

Climate

Pitt County has a relatively mild climate and experiences all four seasons each year. The average summer temperature in Pitt County is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average winter temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Each year, the area experiences and average 48.24 inches of rainfall. The growing season in Pitt county lasts a full 215 days annually.

Education

County Board of Education
717 W. 5th St. Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 830-4200

Higher Education

Pitt Community College 321-4245
East Carolina University 328-6131

EMERGENCY911 is the emergency number for Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Rescue.
Fire/Rescue Dept. 329-4404 Police830-3937 Sheriff830-4142 Highway Patrol752-6118

Facilities

• 200+ Religious Facilities
• 20 Motels/Hotels
• 17 Shopping Centers (3 Malls)
• 20 Parks
• Greenville City Recreation
• 1 Fun Park
• 10 Health & Fitness Clubs
• 24 Public Tennis Courts
• 2 Private County Clubs
• 5 Golf Courses
• 12 Movie Theaters
• 13 Horse Stables
• 1 Outdoor Amphitheater
• 1 Stadium & 1 Coliseum

School Information