Rochelle Georgia Map

About Rochelle, Georgia

Rochelle is a locality in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,243. The population density is 246.6 people per km². Rochelle is located at 31.9510°N, 83.4563°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31079.

Rochelle slumbers in Wilcox County, a quiet settlement where the Georgia soil, a rich, earthy red, yields generously to the sun and persistent rains. It lies 47.0 miles south of Warner Robins, GA (from Warner Robins, GA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-south-west of Abbeville. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and broad horizons, punctuated by stands of pine and oak that whisper secrets on the humid breeze. Life unfolds at a measured pace, marked by the slow sweep of the sun across the wide sky, its light softening into a honeyed glow as afternoon deepens. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and damp earth, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The pulse of Rochelle has long been tied to the rhythm of agriculture, with cotton and peanuts historically shaping its fortunes, though the economy has broadened to include other ventures. Echoes of a past built on hard work and resilience can be felt in the sturdy, unassuming buildings that line its main thoroughfare. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring spirit of its people, who have weathered economic shifts and agricultural cycles, is its truest landmark. The quiet roads leading out of Rochelle often reveal glimpses of weathered barns and fields stretching out like rumpled blankets, each a testament to generations of cultivation and a deep connection to the land.

About This Rochelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rochelle, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.95101, -83.456274. 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 Rochelle and Wilcox County.

Detailed location data for Rochelle includes the ZIP code (31079), telephone area code (912), county seat of Wilcox County (Abbeville), and school district assignment (Wilcox 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 Rochelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.