Gaston County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The county seat is Gastonia.

Gaston 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 making policy decisions. The county is also served by a number of other elected officials, including a Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and Coroner.

Gaston County is home to a number of state parks and recreational areas, including Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and the South Fork Catawba River. The county is also home to a number of colleges and universities, including Gaston College, Belmont Abbey College, and Gardner-Webb University.

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