Monroe Georgia Map

About Monroe, Georgia

Monroe is a locality in Walton County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 15,648. The population density is 377.9 people per km². Monroe is located at 33.7948°N, 83.7132°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30656.

Monroe, Georgia, unfolds across rolling terrain where red earth, rich and fertile, hints at the agricultural heritage that shaped its character. It lies 19.3 miles south-east of Lawrenceville, GA (from Lawrenceville, GA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Social Circle. Broadleaf trees, their canopies catching the soft Georgia sunlight, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets lined with modest homes and older, more stately residences. The air often carries a faint, sweet scent of pine and honeysuckle, a perfume that deepens with the coming of dusk, when the sky above Monroe bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender. This is a place where the land itself feels like a patient presence, its gentle slopes and meandering creeks dictating the very pace of life. Founded in the early 19th century, Monroe grew from a crossroads into a hub for the surrounding cotton and timber industries, its prosperity once closely tied to the bounty of its fields and forests. You can still see echoes of this past in the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the occasional grand old farmhouse standing sentinel amidst newer developments. Today, while manufacturing and retail contribute to the local economy, a strong sense of community persists, fostered by traditions like the annual Walton County Fair, a lively celebration that draws families from miles around. The clear waters of the Alcovy River, a short drive away, offer a place for quiet contemplation or a refreshing dip on a warm afternoon, a natural counterpoint to the town's enduring, unhurried spirit.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.794836, -83.713229. 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 Monroe and Walton County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (30655), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Walton County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Walton 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.