Centre Alabama Map

About Centre, Alabama

Centre is a locality in Cherokee County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,700. The population density is 120.9 people per km². Centre is located at 34.1520°N, 85.6789°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35960.

Centre rests within a verdant embrace, where the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains begin their gentle descent towards the more open plains. It lies 21.0 miles east-north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-west of Cedar Bluff. The landscape is a mosaic of dense woodlands, primarily pine and hardwood, punctuated by clearings where fields of corn and hay stretch towards the horizon. Small creeks, born from the higher ridges, thread their way through the terrain, their waters often catching the diffuse light of a sky that frequently holds a soft, diffused luminescence, particularly in the late afternoon when the air grows thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles. The very air here seems to hum with a quiet, persistent life, a subtle energy that permeates the stillness. This region, long inhabited by the Cherokee people before European settlement, developed its character around the rhythms of agriculture and, more recently, light industry. The Coosa River, a significant artery of the Southeast, lies not far to the west, shaping early transportation and commerce. Today, Centre's economy draws strength from manufacturing, particularly in the textile and automotive sectors, a quiet testament to its adaptability. The town retains a sense of enduring community, where the pace of life allows for unhurried conversations on front porches and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty, a beauty that has shaped its history and continues to define the spirit of Centre.

About This Centre Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centre, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.152041, -85.678853. 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 Centre and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Centre includes the ZIP code (35960), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of Cherokee County (Centre), and school district assignment (Cherokee 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 Centre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.