Abanda Alabama Map

About Abanda, Alabama

Abanda is a locality in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 257. The population density is 6.2 people per km². Abanda is located at 33.1010°N, 85.5297°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36276.

Abanda rests in a wide, quiet valley, where the land gently slopes towards the Chattahoochee River. It lies 29.1 miles west of LaGrange, GA (from LaGrange, GA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-south-west of Roanoke. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the rustling leaves of oak and hickory. Fields, some still bearing the stubble of recent harvests, spread out like faded patchwork quilts under a sky that often stretches vast and pale blue, occasionally broken by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, a comfortable, unassuming landscape that seems to invite slow contemplation rather than hurried exploration. The history of Abanda is tied to the fertile soil and the meandering waterways that have shaped its character. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with cotton and timber once dominating the local economy. While those industries have evolved, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms and wooded tracts that still define the area. The nearby Chattahoochee River, a significant artery historically for commerce and transport, now offers a more tranquil presence, a dark ribbon reflecting the changing moods of the sky. Abanda holds a quiet dignity, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring patterns of the land and the understated resilience of its people.

About This Abanda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Abanda, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.100954, -85.529675. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Abanda and Chambers County.

Detailed location data for Abanda includes the ZIP code (36276), telephone area code (334), county seat of Chambers County (LaFayette), and school district assignment (Chambers County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Abanda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.