what county is newton, north carolina in
Newton is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,560. It is the county seat of Catawba County. Newton is part of the HickoryâLenoirâMorganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Newton is located at 35Â°39'54 North, 81Â°13'28.