Kite Georgia Map

About Kite, Georgia

Kite is a locality in Johnson County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 188. The population density is 105.9 people per km². Kite is located at 32.6924°N, 82.5146°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31049.

Kite rests in a gentle depression of the Georgia piedmont, where the land slopes with a quiet grace towards the Oconee River basin. It lies 45.8 miles west-north-west of Statesboro, GA (from Statesboro, GA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 12.4 miles west-north-west of Swainsboro. Pine and oak trees, their branches reaching skyward in a silent aspiration, punctuate the rolling fields, their shadows lengthening and deepening as the sun begins its slow descent. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stillness of the place. Here, the sky is a vast canvas, often painted with hues of apricot and lavender at dusk, a spectacle that unfolds with a profound, unhurried beauty. The history of Kite is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythms of agriculture that have shaped this land for generations. Cotton fields once dominated the landscape, their white bolls a familiar sight against the green, but the economy has subtly shifted, with a greater emphasis now on timber and a more diversified approach to farming. The small, weathered buildings that comprise the heart of Kite whisper tales of a simpler era, of families who cleared the land and built their lives here with steadfast determination. While grand attractions may be absent, the genuine warmth of its residents and the enduring connection to the earth provide a distinct character, a quiet resilience that defines this corner of Johnson County.

About This Kite Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kite, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.692384, -82.514575. 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 Kite and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Kite includes the ZIP code (31049), telephone area code (912), county seat of Johnson County (Wrightsville), and school district assignment (Johnson 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 Kite is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.