Information about Asheville
The city of Asheville is located in the state of North Carolina. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Asheville by Cities and Towns in the United States the 1 January 2018 |
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Asheville’s Administration
| Address of Asheville mayor | AshevilleCity hall Asheville 70 Court Plz, PO Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802-7148 United States http://www.ashevillenc.gov | |||
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| city hall phone number | +1 828-259-5600 | |||
| city hall fax number | +1 828-259-5499 | |||
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| Asheville NC official website | www.ashevillenc.gov | |||
| Asheville town mayor | Terry M Bellamy | |
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Asheville town demography
| Name of Asheville town’s inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 83 393 population | 11 / 376 | ||
| Asheville town population density | 1 860,2 pop/sq mi (718,2 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Asheville, NC
How to get a passport in Asheville NC ? There are 2 passport offices in Asheville, try one of these
| Name | Street | Phone |
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| BILTMORE STATION POST OFFICE | 780 HENDERSONVILLE RD | 8282716441 |
| DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE POST OFFICE | 33 COXE AVE. | 8282716428 |
Schools in Asheville NC
Elementary schools in Asheville
Evergreen Community Charter
District of Evergreen Community CharterLow grade : K, High grade : 8
Students : 444
Francine Delany New School
District of Francine Delany New SchoolLow grade : K, High grade : 8
Students : 174
Hall Fletcher Elementary
District of Asheville City SchoolsLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 365
Ira B Jones Elementary
District of Asheville City SchoolsLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 519
Isaac Dickson Elementary
District of Asheville City SchoolsLow grade : PK, High grade : 5
Students : 543
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
District of Buncombe County SchoolsLow grade : K, High grade : 4
Students : 629
West Buncombe Elementary
District of Buncombe County SchoolsLow grade : K, High grade : 4
Students : 561
Middle schools in Asheville
High schools in Asheville
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
District of Buncombe County SchoolsLow grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 296
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
District of Asheville City SchoolsLow grade : 9, High grade : 12
Students : 351
Alternative schools in Asheville
Invest Collegiate - Imagine
District of Invest Collegiate - ImagineLow grade : K, High grade : 12
Students : 805
The Franklin School of Innovation
District of The Franklin School Of InnovationLow grade : 5, High grade : 12
Students : 409
Private schools in Asheville
Schools near Asheville
The top 3 most popular banks in Asheville
There are 45 bank branches in Asheville.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in town with 9, followed by First Bank with 6 and then Bank of America, National Association with 5.
Find below all banks in Asheville :
| Bank's name | Number of banks | Service Type |
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| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 9 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TD Bank, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Tennessee Bank, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HomeTrust Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of England | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Capital Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pinnacle Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Park National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TruPoint Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
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Asheville town administrative number
| Asheville town code | 3702140 |
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| Asheville town postcode | 28802 |
Asheville town administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
Information about Asheville
| Cities twinned with Asheville |
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 Saumur |  Karpenisi |  San Cristóbal de las Casas |
| Valladolid |  Osogbo |  Vladikavkaz |
| Natural park | Asheville isn't a part of any natural park |
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Transport modes in Asheville
| Airport |
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Asheville town territory
| Asheville town area | 44,83 sq mi (116,11 km²) |
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| Asheville town altitude | 2 060 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.571 Longitude: -82.5527 Latitude: 35° 34' 16'' North Longitude: 82° 33' 10'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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Asheville town’s neighbouring towns
| Asheville neighbouring towns | ||
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| Woodfin | Woodfin | Black Mountain |
| Woodfin |  | Biltmore Forest |
| Canton | Biltmore Forest | Biltmore Forest |
| Asheville neighbouring towns | ||
| Biltmore Forest 4.2 km | Woodfin 9.3 km | Weaverville 14.3 km |
| Fletcher 15.9 km | Black Mountain 20.9 km | Montreat 24.5 km |
| Canton 26.1 km | Marshall 27.8 km | Mars Hill 28.6 km |
| Hendersonville 28.9 km | Laurel Park 29.2 km | Clyde 32.8 km |
| Old Fort 34.6 km | Lake Lure 34.8 km | Flat Rock 35.4 km |
| Brevard 39.7 km | Saluda 41.6 km | Waynesville 41.6 km |
| Hot Springs 43.7 km | Burnsville 44.8 km | Maggie Valley 46.1 km |
Distance between Asheville and country’s main cities
| New York City : 943 km | Los Angeles : 3264 km | Chicago : 827 km |
| Houston : 1363 km | Philadelphia : 818 km | Phoenix : 2706 km |
| San Antonio : 1643 km | San Diego : 3183 km | Dallas : 1344 km |
| San Jose : 3497 km | Jacksonville : 589 km | Indianapolis : 565 km |
| San Francisco : 3595 km | Austin : 1534 km | Columbus : 493 km closest |
Hotel offers in Asheville
| Look for a hotel | |
 | Country Inn & Suites Asheville West Address : 1914 Old Haywood Road : 60 $US / 0 $US - 80 The Asheville West Country Inn and Suites is located 10 miles from the historic Biltmore Estate. Guests will enjoy a daily breakfast during their stay and access to and outdoor pool. |
 | Princess Anne Hotel Address : 301 East Chestnut Street : 127 $US / 347 $US - 20 Featuring a gourmet breakfast served daily, this historic hotel is located in Central Asheville just 6 miles from the Biltmore Estate. Guests can also enjoy afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres. |
 | Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall Address : 890 Brevard Road : 80 $US / 0 $US - 57 The Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall is located on mall premises just minutes from Biltmore and downtown Asheville. Discount Biltmore tickets and Biltmore packages are available at the hotel. |
 | Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville Address : 1 Resort Drive : 84 $US / 269 $US - 272 The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the University of North Carolina Asheville. This hotel has an outdoor pool on site as well as tennis courts. |
 | Econo Lodge Biltmore Address : 190 Tunnel Road : 47 $US / 0 $US - 42 Located just 2.6 miles from the historic Biltmore Estate, this hotel features truck and bus parking and free Wi-Fi access. A refrigerator is available in each room. A cable TV comes standard in each room at Econo Lodge Biltmore. |
Leisure and activities in the Asheville town’s surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Western NC Nature Center | |
| Golf course | |
| Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort | Biltmore Forest Country Club |
| Asheville Municipal Golf Course | The Grove Park Inn Resort |
| High Carolina Golf Course at The Cliffs | The Country Club of Asheville |
| Reems Creek Golf Course to Weaverville 14.6 km | Broadmoor Golf Links to Fletcher 16.2 km |
| Southern Tee Golf Course to Fletcher 17.2 km | Springdale Country Club to Canton 27.3 km |