Wetumpka Alabama Map

About Wetumpka, Alabama

Wetumpka is a locality in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,437. The population density is 250.4 people per km². Wetumpka is located at 32.5437°N, 86.2119°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36093.

Wetumpka rises with a quiet dignity along the Coosa River, its landscape a blend of rolling terrain and the fertile plains that give way to the broad, flowing water. It lies 13.3 miles north-north-east of Montgomery, AL (from Montgomery, AL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Millbrook. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of late spring, carries the humid breath of the South, thick with the scent of magnolias and damp earth. Sunlight, when it finally breaks through the canopy of mature oaks and pines, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the moss that clings to ancient fences and the weathered facades of buildings that have stood for generations. The character of Wetumpka is one of enduring resilience, a place where the natural world and human endeavor have long been intertwined, creating a setting that feels both settled and alive with the undercurrent of the river's ceaseless journey. This locale’s history is as deep and winding as the Coosa itself, a narrative shaped by its strategic position and the bounty of its lands. For centuries, the river served as a vital artery, first for indigenous peoples and later for settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture. The economy of Wetumpka has traditionally been tethered to the soil, with cotton and other crops once dominating the fields that surround the town. Today, while remnants of that agrarian past persist, the town has diversified, with industries that draw upon its skilled workforce and the continuing importance of its waterways for commerce and recreation. The iconic Wetumpka Impact Crater, a geological marvel, stands as a silent testament to a cataclysmic past, a stark reminder of forces far beyond human scale, while the town itself continues its measured existence, the rhythm of its days dictated by the sun and the river's gentle, persistent flow.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wetumpka, 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 Wetumpka and Elmore County.

Detailed location data for Wetumpka includes the ZIP code (36093), telephone area code (561), county seat of Elmore County (Wetumpka), and school district assignment (Elmore 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 Wetumpka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.