Burlington North Carolina Map

About Burlington, North Carolina

Burlington is a locality in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 152,375, Burlington is a major urban centre in North Carolina. The population density is 734.7 people per km². Burlington is located at 36.0957°N, 79.4378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27217.

Burlington, North Carolina, finds its place amidst the rolling Piedmont, a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and verdant fields that hint at a long agricultural past. It lies 19.8 miles east of Greensboro, NC (from Greensboro, NC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Mebane. The Haw River, a ribbon of life, winds its way through the region, its presence a quiet constant in the local geography. Historically, Burlington emerged as a vital railroad hub, its growth intrinsically tied to the movement of goods and people, fostering an early economy built on textiles and tobacco. This industrial bedrock, though now diversified, still whispers through the brick facades of older buildings, a reminder of the labor and ingenuity that built this community. The air here, particularly on a late summer afternoon, often carries a warm, earthy scent, a blend of drying crops and distant industry. The cultural character of Burlington is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated sense of place, a quality perhaps best observed in the unhurried pace of its everyday life. While the grandest pronouncements of architecture may be absent, the Elon University campus offers a hub of intellectual energy and a collection of notable buildings that lend a certain gravitas. The town's history is punctuated by the rhythm of its people, and it has produced individuals of note, though perhaps not ones whose names echo in every household. Major events, often tied to the agricultural calendar or community gatherings, serve to reinforce these local bonds, creating a shared experience that defines Burlington.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.095692, -79.437799. 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 Burlington and Alamance County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (27215), telephone area code (336), county seat of Alamance County (Graham), and school district assignment (Alamance-Burlington 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 Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.