Belmont North Carolina Map

About Belmont, North Carolina

Belmont is a locality in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. Belmont is located at 36.4649°N, 77.6797°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28012.

Belmont slumbers in a landscape of soft, rolling hills, a gentle topography that speaks of ancient, worn-down mountains. It lies 36.9 miles north of Rocky Mount, NC (from Rocky Mount, NC: bearing 10°T), and is situated 1.4 miles west of Roanoke Rapids. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet perfume of pine needles and damp earth, a scent that seems to deepen as the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Fields of corn, their stalks a rich, burnished gold, stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with stands of deciduous trees whose leaves begin their slow, inevitable blush towards autumn. The character of Belmont is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a measured, unhurried breath. The economic lifeblood of Belmont has long been tied to the fertile soil, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, though the rhythm of its harvests has adapted over the generations. Historically, this region was shaped by the enduring legacy of farming, a tradition that has weathered changing times and technological advancements, still evident in the well-tended fields and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the sky. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Belmont possesses a distinct character, a quiet dignity that arises from its deep roots and the enduring connection of its people to the land. The subtle hum of everyday life here is a testament to the enduring spirit of a community that has found its enduring beauty in the simple, honest truths of the earth.

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: 36.464873, -77.679703. 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 Halifax County.

Detailed location data for Belmont includes the ZIP code (27320), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Halifax County (Halifax), 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.