Some of the cities, towns, and places in Macon County are Aquone, Burningtown, Cartoogechaye, Cowee, Cullasaja, Ellijay, Etna, Flats, Franklin, Gneiss, Highlands, Holly Springs, Iotla, Kyle, Leatherman, Millshoal, Nantahala, Oak Grove, Otto, Peek's Creek, Prentiss, Rainbow Springs, Scaly Mountain, Smithbridge, Sugarfork, West's Mill
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,014. Its county seat is Franklin.The Nantahala River runs through Macon County, flowing into the Little Tennessee River in Swain County. The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation.