Catawba County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Newton.

Catawba County is governed by a seven-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 setting policy. The county is also served by a Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and other elected officials.

The county is home to several educational institutions, including Catawba Valley Community College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and Appalachian State University. The county is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including Lake Hickory, Lake Norman, and Lake James.

Catawba County is home to several major tourist attractions, including the Catawba Valley Pottery Museum, the Hickory Motor Speedway, and the Catawba Science Center.

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