Greensboro Georgia Map

About Greensboro, Georgia

Greensboro is a locality in Greene County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,609. The population density is 201.4 people per km². Greensboro is located at 33.5757°N, 83.1824°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30642.

Greensboro settles into the rolling landscape of Greene County, a place where the earth gently rises and falls, cradling the town like a cupped hand. It lies 28.9 miles south-south-east of Athens, GA (from Athens, GA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Union Point. Sunlight, softened by the humid air of the Piedmont, often bathes the surrounding fields in a honeyed glow, illuminating the broadleaf trees that line the roads and dot the pastures. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile soil and occasional outcrops of granite, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this land. Creeks and small streams thread through the countryside, their banks often fringed with a vibrant green that speaks of constant, quiet nourishment. The very air seems to carry a certain stillness, a gentle pause in the world's hurried march, inviting a slower contemplation of the natural world. The history of Greensboro is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Georgia, a legacy evident in the enduring farms that still grace the landscape. For generations, cotton and later other crops sustained the local economy, their cultivation shaping the very character of the region. While the economic landscape has diversified, the echoes of those earlier times can still be felt, particularly in the enduring sense of community and the unhurried pace of life. The town itself, with its charming historic district, offers glimpses into its past, with architecture that tells silent stories of bygone eras. Today, Greensboro continues to draw sustenance from its natural surroundings, with recreation on nearby Lake Oconee becoming a significant aspect of its modern identity, a new chapter written on the familiar parchment of the land.

About This Greensboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greensboro, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.575683, -83.182379. 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 Greensboro and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Greensboro includes the ZIP code (30642), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Greene County (Greensboro), and school district assignment (Greene 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 Greensboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.