<P> Coordinates: 35 ° 53 ′ 20" N 75 ° 39 ′ 40" W ﻿ / ﻿ 35.889 ° N 75.661 ° W ﻿ / 35.889; - 75.661 </P> <P> Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States . It was named after the historical Roanoke Carolina Algonquian people who inhabited the area in the 16th century at the time of English exploration . About eight miles (12 km) long and two miles (3 km) wide, Roanoke Island lies between the mainland and the barrier islands near Nags Head, with Albemarle Sound on its north, Roanoke Sound at the eastern end, Croatan Sound to the west, and Wanchese CDP at the southern end . The town of Manteo is located on the northern portion of the island, and is the county seat of Dare County . Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is on the north end of the island . There is a land area of 17.95 square miles (46.5 km) and a population of 6,724 as of the 2000 census . </P> <P> Located along U.S. Highway 64, a major highway from mainland North Carolina to the Outer Banks, Roanoke Island combines recreational and water features with historical sites and an outdoor theater to form one of the major tourist attractions of Dare County . </P>

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