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Monroe is a city in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 26,228 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County. Monroe Regional Airport is 5 miles NW of Monroe.

Monroe is located at 34.988760, -80.549792.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 64.4 km² (24.9 mi²). 63.6 km² (24.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.13%) is water.

From Marvin to Marshville, and the 12 other communities that make up Union County, North Carolina we welcome you to rolling pastures, winding roads and very friendly people.

A retreat from nearby Charlotte, we offer shops on quaint historic Main Streets as well as chic spas and salons. For those who like to get their hands dirty, there are plenty of places to “pick your own produce” or fish for trophy bass.

If hiking and horses are your passion, there are greenways and trails dotting the county. In fact, Union County is home to the largest equestrian population in the entire state!

Monroe, with a population of 30,392 is the county seat of Union County. The historic, Victorian Courthouse built in 1886, sits magnificently atop a central square and draws attention from every direction. To the north, lie County and City government buildings - to the south, quaint downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Several fountains and small park areas are part of the downtown landscape. Tree-lined streets and restored historic homes carry you away from the heart of Monroe.

A thriving Highway 74 Corridor is where you’ll find most major restaurant and economy hotel chains, shopping malls and car dealers and just about everything in-between! Farmland is becoming more uncommon to see along this bustling business segment as more and more businesses move in to service the fastest-growing county in the state.

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