Badin (BAI-duhn), uninc. town (1990 pop. 1,481), Stanly co., central N.C., 6 mi/9.7 km NE of Albemarle, on Badin L., formed by Badin Dam in Yadkin R.; 35°24'N 80°06'W. Large aluminum reduction plant. Agr. area (cotton, grain, soybeans; livestock; dairying); mfg. (aluminum processing). Narrow Mt. State Park to SE.