Tallapoosa Georgia Map

About Tallapoosa, Georgia

Tallapoosa is a locality in Haralson County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,227. The population density is 124.5 people per km². Tallapoosa is located at 33.7445°N, 85.2880°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30176.

Tallapoosa, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of water and the gentle rise of Georgia's Piedmont. It lies 16.6 miles north-west of Carrollton, GA (from Carrollton, GA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Bremen. Here, the land breathes a humid sigh, particularly after a summer shower, where the air hangs thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense green of deciduous trees and scattered pines, give way to the broad, slow-moving ribbon of the Tallapoosa River itself, a vital artery that has long dictated the rhythm of life. The terrain is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, a softness that invites contemplation. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in warm, liquid pools, illuminating the undergrowth and the occasional weathered fence post that stands as a solitary sentinel. The history of Tallapoosa is intrinsically tied to its namesake river and the fertile soil it nurtured. For generations, agriculture formed the backbone of its economy, with cotton and later timber playing significant roles in its development. Remnants of this past can still be observed in the aging farmsteads and the quiet dignity of the older homes that dot the countryside. The town’s character reflects this agrarian heritage, a place where neighborly concern is as much a tradition as the changing seasons. While industry has evolved, the echoes of its past linger, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. There's a certain grace in the way Tallapoosa carries its history, not as a burden, but as a foundation upon which a resilient present is built.

About This Tallapoosa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tallapoosa, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.74455, -85.288008. 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 Tallapoosa and Haralson County.

Detailed location data for Tallapoosa includes the ZIP code (30176), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Haralson County (Buchanan), and school district assignment (Haralson 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 Tallapoosa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.