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Cerro Gordo, North Carolina

Town · Population 143 · #521 in North Carolina
Cerro Gordo, North Carolina

Cerro Gordo is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census..

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About Cerro Gordo

Set in the southern part of North Carolina, Cerro Gordo is a tiny community, home to 143 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Cerro Gordo is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 181 residents per square mile.

What Makes Cerro Gordo Unique

  • Positioned in southern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Cerro Gordo

  • West Columbus High
  • West Columbus School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)143
Rank in state#521 of 549
Land area0.79 sq mi
Density181/sq mi
Coordinates34.3226, -78.9287

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