Randolph County is located in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina. It is the 11th largest county in the state by area with about 790 square miles, and it ranks 19th in population, with around 144,000 residents as of 2020. The county seat and largest city is Asheboro, which is approximately 70 miles from both Raleigh (the state capital) and Charlotte (the largest city in North Carolina). Randolph County is part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area, near the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. It is surrounded by Guilford, Alamance, Chatham, Moore, Montgomery, and Davidson counties. Randolph County features gently rolling hills, river valleys, forest lands, and small mountain ranges such as the Uwharrie and Caraway Mountains. Asheboro is also home to the North Carolina Zoo. In summary, Randolph County sits centrally in North Carolina's Piedmont region, well-positioned between major cities and natural attractions, with Asheboro as its hub.