Henderson County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Hendersonville.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into five districts, each of which is represented by one commissioner. The board is responsible for setting policy and budgeting for the county.

The county is served by the Henderson County Public Schools system, which consists of 18 elementary schools, seven middle schools, and four high schools. The county is also home to several private schools.

The county is served by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. The county is also served by the Henderson County Fire and Rescue Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.

The county is home to several parks and recreation areas, including DuPont State Forest, Gorges State Park, and Pisgah National Forest. The county is also home to several museums, including the Henderson County Heritage Museum and the Mineral and Lapidary Museum.

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