Valdosta Georgia Map

About Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta is a locality in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 79,120. The population density is 592.4 people per km². Valdosta is located at 30.8327°N, 83.2785°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31698.

Valdosta unfurls under a sky often brushed with the hazy gold of a South Georgia afternoon, where the air itself seems to hold the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 65.5 miles east-north-east of Tallahassee, FL (from Tallahassee, FL: bearing 65°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Bemiss. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of rainfall, gives way to pockets of dense woodlands, their canopies a deep, verdant hum. Along the edges of the town, fields of cotton and peanut sprawl, their ordered rows a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit that defines this landscape. The slow sweep of the Withlacoochee River, a languid ribbon of brown water, charts its course nearby, its presence a constant, quiet murmur in the background of Valdosta's days. The echoes of a past built on railroads and rich soil still resonate in Valdosta, a place that grew to prominence as a hub for turpentine and timber. This legacy is woven into the very character of the community, a blend of industriousness and a deep appreciation for the natural bounty of the region. The presence of Valdosta State University adds a vibrant intellectual pulse, drawing students from across the state and beyond, their youthful energy mingling with the established traditions of the area. While industry has diversified, the gentle rhythm of life persists, punctuated by the sweet, faint scent of blooming magnolias and the distant call of a mourning dove, a sound as old as the land itself.

About This Valdosta Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Valdosta, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Valdosta and Lowndes County.

Detailed location data for Valdosta includes the ZIP code (31698), telephone area code (229), county seat of Lowndes County (Valdosta), and school district assignment (Valdosta City 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 Valdosta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.