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Burgaw is a town in and the county seat of Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,088 at the 2020 census. Burgaw is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. == History == The town most likely derives its name from nearby Burgaw Creek. The Bannerman House, Burgaw Depot, Burgaw Historic District, and Pender County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2) is land and 0.29% is water. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,088 people, 1,249 households, and 682 families residing in the town. === 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 3,337 people, 954 households, and 649 families residing in the town. The population density was 971.6 inhabitants per square mile (375.1/km2). There were 1,051 housing units at an average density of 306.0 per square mile (118.1/km2).