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Kill Devil Hills

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kitty Hawk, 56km from Outer Banks.

Kill Devil Hills is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 7,058, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Kill Devil Hills sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kill Devil Hills to your route.

About Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,633 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous settlement in both Dare County and on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Kill Devil Hills micropolitan statistical area, consisting of all of Dare County, is part of the

Read more larger Virginia Beach–Norfolk combined statistical area. The town was founded and developed on the site of the Wright brothers' first controlled, powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903, chosen for its good winds. It was commemorated by the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which was dedicated in 1932. At the time of the Wright Flyer flights, the town of Kill Devil Hills did not exist, and it did not receive its municipal charter until 1953. Kitty Hawk, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north, was the nearest settlement at the time and is popularly noted as the site of the first flight.

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Where is Kill Devil Hills located?

Kill Devil Hills is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.0307 latitude, -75.6760 longitude.

What is the population of Kill Devil Hills?

Kill Devil Hills has a population of approximately 7,058 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
7,058
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.0307, -75.6760

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Kill Devil Hills

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

beach

Outer Banks

A 200-mile string of barrier islands off North Carolina featuring wild horses, the Wright Brothers memorial, and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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