Geneva Alabama Map

About Geneva, Alabama

Geneva is a locality in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,225. The population density is 104.5 people per km². Geneva is located at 31.0330°N, 85.8638°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36340.

Geneva, Alabama, unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth speaks of fertile promise. It lies 19.5 miles south of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 181°T), and is situated 19.9 miles north-north-west of Bonifay. The air, especially in the languid afternoons of late spring, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the earthy perfume of recently turned soil. Live oaks, their branches gnarled and draped with Spanish moss, provide pockets of deep shade along the less-traveled roads, while the open fields, a patchwork of greens and browns, stretch towards horizons softened by the humid haze that often settles in the distance. The waterways here, though not grand rivers, are vital veins, their slow currents reflecting the vast, often cloud-strewn sky, and the quietude is punctuated only by the occasional call of a bird or the distant murmur of a tractor. The story of Geneva is deeply entwined with its agricultural heritage, a legacy built on the bounty of its soil, particularly cotton and peanuts, which still form the backbone of its local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the proximity of waterways for transport, established a community that has maintained a character of resilient independence. While the days of large-scale agricultural barons have largely faded, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance endures, evident in the well-tended farmsteads and the small businesses that cluster around the town square. The echoes of generations who worked this land are palpable, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth of Geneva.

About This Geneva Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Geneva, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Geneva and Geneva County.

Detailed location data for Geneva includes the ZIP code (3634), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Geneva County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Geneva 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 Geneva is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.