Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was estimated at 100,000 as of 2006; The Census Bureau 2006 estimates set the population of the Wilmington MSA at 326,166, making it the seventh largest metropolitan area in the state. It is the county seat of New Hanover County. It was named in honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was Prime Minister under George II.
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