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Oriental IS North Carolina sailing. Located mid-way along the NC IntraCoastal Waterway, it is a popular spot for both power & sail. A friendly little village located in Pamlico County, N.C. where the Neuse River joins the Pamlico Sound, Oriental provides a serene setting for year round living as well as tourism. If you are searching for a mild climate, beautiful scenery and wide expanses of water come visit us.
THE PAMLICO SOUND
Stretching over 100 miles in length and 50 miles at its
widest, Pamlico Sound for countless years was the only
highway connecting the mainland to the isolated beauty of the
Outer Banks. Pamlico Sound and its adjoining waters provide
countless picturesque harbours and coves to explore and enjoy.
CLIMATE
Pamlico County is a land of four gentle seasons. The average
annual temperature is 62.6 degrees. The average for January is
45 degrees while June has 79.6 degrees. Annual rainfall of 54.6
inches provides ample irrigation for crops and lawns.
THE COUNTY
There are approximately 13,000 residents in Pamlico County living in seven
small congenial villages and neighboring farms.
INDUSTRY
Pamlico County has primarily 3 industries - Tourism,
fishing and agriculture.
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