The City of Northwest is located in the northwestern end of Brunswick Count off highway 74/76; close to the Cape Fear River and approximately 1 hour from the beautiful Brunswick County, Wrightsville and Carolina beaches. Northwest was incorporated as a city in 1993 with Jerry Munn being the first mayor. Mr. Munn served in that capacity until 1995. The City has a council-mayor form of government consisting of Mayor and 6 councilmembers. The City of Northwest currently provide services to citizens which includes water, sewer, police and fire protection.