Beaufort County is located in the eastern part of North Carolina and is part of the Inner Banks region. It is bordered by Pamlico, Craven, Hyde, Washington, and Martin counties. The county seat is Washington.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions.

The county is served by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. The county also has a number of other departments, including the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Public Works.

The county is home to several colleges and universities, including East Carolina University, Beaufort Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The county is also home to several state parks, including Goose Creek State Park, Pettigrew State Park, and Fort Macon State Park.

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