The "Triangle" area of North Carolina is anchored by the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
The research universities of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Duke University are located in this region. The "Triangle" name was cemented in the public consciousness in the 1950s with the creation of Research Triangle Park, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises. Although the name is now used to refer to the geographic region, "The Triangle" originally referred to the universities, whose research facilities, and the educated workforce they provide, have historically served as a major attraction for businesses located in the region. (Source: Wikipedia).
General Area Information:
- The RTP Area is one of the fastest growing regions in the US!
- Wake County population as of 2022: 1,173,225.
- Durham County Population as of 2022: 335,015
- Orange County Population as of 2022: 149,964
- Raleigh is the State Capitol of North Carolina, and the second largest city (Second to Charlotte)
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Transportation:
Airport- RDU International Airport
Learn More!
To learn more about the Triangle Area of NC, visit the Wiki page:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Research_Triangle