Belmont North Carolina Map

About Belmont, North Carolina

Belmont is a locality in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 15,546. The population density is 478.3 people per km². Belmont is located at 35.2429°N, 81.0373°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28012.

Belmont unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by the gentle erosion of time, where the verdant hues of maturing trees meet the soft, earthy tones of the Piedmont earth. It lies 8.6 miles east of Gastonia, NC (from Gastonia, NC: bearing 99°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-south-west of Mount Holly. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet breath that seems to settle over the scattered residential neighborhoods and the more active commercial arteries. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, often has a diffused quality, softening the edges of the brick buildings and casting a warm, almost diffused glow on the well-tended lawns that define much of Belmont's residential character. The land itself, a mosaic of gentle slopes and occasional flatter expanses, suggests a history of cultivation and habitation that has adapted to its particular topography. The story of Belmont is deeply entwined with the textile industry that once hummed through its veins, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy brick structures and a resilient spirit. Mills, some now repurposed into vibrant hubs of commerce and community life, stand as silent witnesses to generations of hard work and dedication that fueled Belmont’s growth. This industrial past, though less visible in its daily operations, still informs the character of Belmont, a place where a pragmatic approach to life often blends with a quiet pride in its heritage. While the overt rhythm of looms has largely faded, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the determined way Belmont continues to evolve, finding new economic footing in a changing world, a place where the past and present engage in a constant, subtle conversation.

About This Belmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belmont, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.242918, -81.037297. 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 Belmont and Gaston County.

Detailed location data for Belmont includes the ZIP code (27320), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Gaston County (Gastonia), and school district assignment (Gaston County Schools). 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 Belmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.