Leicester, North Carolina

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Leicester is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, although it has begun a process towards incorporation.[1] Leicester had a population of around 9,900 according to the 2000 US Census.

[edit] Geography

Leicester is located at 35°39′18″N, 82°41′47″W1, about 10 miles northwest of Asheville. The elevation of Leicester is about 2,100 ft.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Leicester, Swannanoa may be new towns in the making Asheville Citizen-Times

2000 US Census

Epodunk (source for elevation)