Sylvania Alabama Map

About Sylvania, Alabama

Sylvania is a locality in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,925. The population density is 90.9 people per km². Sylvania is located at 34.5623°N, 85.8125°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35988.

Sylvania lies cradled by the rolling hills of DeKalb County, a landscape where the sky stretches wide and the earth breathes a deep, green sigh. It lies 39.5 miles north-north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 16°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Fort Payne. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a soft sculpting of the land that lends itself to the slow unfolding of seasons. Verdant forests, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, cloak the slopes, their edges softened by the hazy light that often hangs in the air. Creeks, silver threads in the emerald expanse, wind their way through the hollows, their murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The air itself carries a clean, elemental quality, especially in the early mornings when mist clings to the valleys, a whispered promise of the day to come. The spirit of Sylvania is one of quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. Its economy has historically been tied to the land, with agriculture forming the backbone of its sustenance, the fields yielding crops that paint the landscape in hues of gold and green. While the echoes of past industries may linger, a modern sensibility now guides its commerce, a blend of traditional values and forward-looking enterprise. Local traditions, passed down through families, are not mere relics but living threads that bind the community, evident in the shared laughter at community gatherings and the neighborly spirit that pervades its streets. There is a distinct calm to the rhythm of life in Sylvania, an unhurried pace that allows for appreciation of the simple beauties that surround it.

About This Sylvania Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sylvania, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.562308, -85.812472. 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 Sylvania and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Sylvania includes the ZIP code (35988), telephone area code (334, 205), county seat of DeKalb County (Fort Payne), and school district assignment (DeKalb 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 Sylvania is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.