Concord is a city in the U.S. state

U.S. state

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 of North Carolina

North Carolina

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. According to Census 2010, the city has a current population of 79,066. It is the largest city in Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County, North Carolina

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 131,063 people, 49,519 households, and 36,545 families residing in the county. The population density was 360 people per square mile . There were 52,848 housing units at an average density of 145 per square mile...

and is the county seat

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. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area

Charlotte metropolitan area

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. According to the North Carolina State Demographer's Office, Concord is the twelfth largest city in North Carolina. The city was also a winner of the All-America City Award

All-America City Award

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 in 2004. Located near the center of Cabarrus County, it is twenty miles (32 km) northeast of Uptown Charlotte.
Concord is located at 35°24′16"N 80°36′2"W (35.404340, -80.600474).

The city is located in the piedmont

Piedmont (United States)

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 area of North Carolina which is characterized by rolling hills and forest.