Explore Moultrie, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Moultrie |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Colquitt County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 31.179908 |
| Longitude | -83.789063 |
| Population | 14,638 |
| Density | 339.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 31768, 31776, 31788 |
| Area Code | 229 |
| County Seat | Moultrie |
| School District | Colquitt County School District |
Moultrie rises from the flat, fertile plains of Georgia with a steady, quiet dignity that defines the surrounding landscape. It lies 25.0 miles southwest of Tifton, GA (from Tifton, GA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 26.2 miles north-northeast of Thomasville. The earth here is composed of deep, sun-warmed soils that stretch toward the horizon, supporting a verdant canopy of longleaf pines and the occasional encroaching vine of kudzu. While the terrain remains largely level, the gentle rise of Kennedy Hill stands twenty-one miles away as a subtle break in the vast, open sky. Nearby, the waters of Okapilco Creek move with a slow, deliberate persistence through the thicket just one mile from the center of town. Residents often find respite in the greenery of Wesley Ball Park, a space that sits directly within the town’s reach and offers a quiet place for the light to settle during the golden hour of late afternoon.
Moultrie owes its enduring character to a history rooted deeply in the productivity of the land and the industry of its people. The local economy maintains a strong connection to agriculture, where the seasonal cycle of pecan harvests and crop production shapes the rhythm of the working year. Over the decades, Moultrie has cultivated a reputation as a center for agribusiness, balancing traditional methods with a pragmatic approach to modern manufacturing. This industrious spirit remains visible in the orderly layout of the streets and the enduring presence of the courthouse square, which serves as the functional heart of the region. By fostering these diverse economic threads, Moultrie ensures that the labor of the past continues to inform the stability of the present.
Cultural life in Moultrie is marked by a pervasive sense of community that finds its most vibrant expression during local events and seasonal gatherings. The town square often serves as a stage for these moments, grounding the social fabric in a shared appreciation for local heritage and fellowship. Notable figures such as the accomplished author Harry Crews, who drew his gritty, unflinching prose from the soil of this very region, reflect the creative spirit that occasionally blooms in these quiet corners. Visitors might also explore the surrounding landscape, perhaps traveling seventeen miles to observe the stillness at Singletary Lake. Whether through the quiet contemplation of a summer evening or the active engagement of a public festival, Moultrie maintains an atmosphere that is both grounded in its geography and distinctly its own.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moultrie, Georgia. Coordinates: 31.179908, -83.789063. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Moultrie includes the ZIP code (31768, 31776, 31788), telephone area code (229), county seat of Colquitt County (Moultrie), and school district assignment (Colquitt County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |