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Winston-Salem is the fifth largest city in the state of North Carolina. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 185,776. The census bureau esimated the population to be 190,299 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 0.59% per year.
The city is a part of the Winston-Salem metro area. It is the the seat of Forsyth county. It has an area of 108.9 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 36°05'59" north and 80°14'40" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 3775000.
Wake Forest University, Salem College, Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Technical Community College are in Winston-Salem. Bethabara, Old Salem Historic District, Salem Tavern and Single Brothers' House are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Highway 40 passes through Winston-Salem.
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