Decatur Alabama Map

About Decatur, Alabama

Decatur is a locality in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 57,361. The population density is 408.5 people per km². Decatur is located at 34.6059°N, 86.9833°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35603.

Decatur unfolds along the Tennessee River, a place where the broad, languid flow of water shapes the horizon and softens the edges of the landscape. It lies 13.6 miles south of Athens, AL (from Athens, AL: bearing 183°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-west of Priceville. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and hickory, gently fall away towards the river's edge, their contours a subtle relief against the vast, often brilliant, Alabama sky. The air here carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold that reflect, with a shimmering intensity, on the river's surface. It is a landscape that breathes with a slow, deliberate rhythm, a quiet persistence that has weathered seasons and epochs. The genesis of Decatur is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the strategic waterway it commands, a history that whispers of steamboats and burgeoning industry. Once a vital hub for cotton exports, its economy has diversified considerably, now boasting a significant presence in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, a testament to its adaptability. Historic architecture, with its stately porches and enduring brickwork, stands alongside the modern, gleaming structures of its industrial heart, creating a fascinating juxtaposition. The city also holds a certain pride in its educational institutions, contributing to a populace that is both grounded in its past and forward-looking, a spirit that defines Decatur.

About This Decatur Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Decatur, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.605925, -86.983342. 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 Decatur and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Decatur includes the ZIP code (35601), telephone area code (256), county seat of Morgan County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Decatur City 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 Decatur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.