Sanford, North Carolina

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Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 30,261 at the 2020 census.[5] It is the county seat of Lee County.[6]

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Sanford, North Carolina
The Lee County Courthouse in Sanford
The Lee County Courthouse in Sanford
Official seal of Sanford, North Carolina
Nickname: 
Well Centered
Location of Sanford, North Carolina
Location of Sanford, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°29′16″N 79°10′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyLee
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  BodySanford City Council
  MayorRebecca Wyhof Salmon[1] (D)
  City managerHal Hegwer[citation needed]
Area
  Total29.83 sq mi (77.26 km2)
  Land29.57 sq mi (76.59 km2)
  Water0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total30,261
  Density1,023.33/sq mi (395.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
27330-27332
Area code919
FIPS code37-59280[4]
GNIS feature ID2405419[3]
Websitewww.sanfordnc.net
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