Chinquapin, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Chinquapin, Duplin County.
| City | Chinquapin |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Duplin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.831 |
| Longitude | -77.816368 |
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 30.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Chinquapin is a locality in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 83. The population density is 30.8 people per km². Chinquapin is located at 34.8310°N, 77.8164°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28521.
Chinquapin lies under a sky that often stretches, a vast, pale blue canvas brushed with the soft white of passing clouds. It lies 22.5 miles west-north-west of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 284°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-west of Beulaville. The land here unfurls in gentle swells, a tapestry of greens that shift with the seasons, from the vibrant emerald of spring growth to the deep, burnished hues of late summer. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of the coastal plain, their rows precisely drawn, like stitches on an unseen quilt. Ancient live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel along the edges of these fields, their gnarled forms whispering tales of centuries. The air itself carries a subtle humidity, a perpetual caress that hints at the nearby waters, a promise of moisture for the thirsty soil. The history of Chinquapin is as deeply rooted as the venerable oaks that dot its landscape, a story intertwined with the fertile soil and the bounty it has yielded. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this place, with tobacco, cotton, and lumber shaping its economy and character. The pace of life in Chinquapin moves with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated by the sun and the seasons, a stark contrast to the clamor of distant cities. While modern conveniences have arrived, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection remains, a quiet strength that defines the heart of this Duplin County settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chinquapin, North Carolina 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 Chinquapin and Duplin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chinquapin is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Chinquapin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |