Washington is a city located in the state of North Carolina within the United States. It serves as the county seat of Beaufort County and is situated on the northern bank of the Pamlico River.
The city has a population of 9,875 according to the 2020 census. To distinguish it from the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., it is commonly referred to as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington." The nearest major city is Greenville, which lies approximately 20 miles to the west.