Nanafalia Alabama Map

About Nanafalia, Alabama

Nanafalia is a locality in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 16. The population density is 2.8 people per km². Nanafalia is located at 32.1129°N, 87.9881°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36782.

Nanafalia rests in the embrace of the Black Belt, a region where the rich, dark earth, fertile and yielding, has shaped the very character of the land. It lies 45.3 miles east-south-east of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 112°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-east of Pennington. Here, the landscape unfolds in broad, sweeping vistas, punctuated by the quiet dignity of ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss, their limbs reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky often painted with the soft hues of twilight. The air carries the scent of damp soil and blooming wildflowers, a subtle perfume that mingles with the distant hum of cicadas, a constant, drowsy chorus that underscores the unhurried pace of life. The land itself seems to breathe, a gentle rise and fall that hints at the underlying geological history, a quiet testament to forces that have long since subsided. The history of Nanafalia is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of this fertile crescent, once a land of vast plantations cultivated by the sweat and toil of enslaved people, a past that casts a long, complex shadow. Later, the economy shifted, finding its footing in the cultivation of cotton and other crops, the bounty of the soil sustaining generations. While the grand estates have largely receded into memory, the spirit of self-sufficiency and the deep connection to the land persist. The Tombigbee River, a vital artery of commerce and connection, flows nearby, its waters reflecting the ever-changing skies and carrying whispers of journeys past and present, a constant reminder of Nanafalia’s enduring relationship with the natural world.

About This Nanafalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nanafalia, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.112926, -87.988069. 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 Nanafalia and Marengo County.

Detailed location data for Nanafalia includes the ZIP code (36782), telephone area code (334), county seat of Marengo County (Linden), and school district assignment (Marengo 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 Nanafalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.