Como North Carolina Map

About Como, North Carolina

Como is a locality in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 123. The population density is 7.9 people per km². Como is located at 36.5015°N, 77.0094°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27818.

Como rests in a gentle hollow, a place where the Eastern North Carolina landscape unfolds in soft, verdant swells. It lies 28.3 miles west-south-west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-east of Murfreesboro. Pine forests, thick and whispering with the breath of the Atlantic coastal plain, press close to the scattered homes and fields. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and distant honeysuckle, a perfume that settles over the quiet roads like a benediction. Creeks, shallow and meandering, thread through the lowlands, their dark waters reflecting the deep green of cypress and oak, promising a coolness that is always welcome. The history of Como is a story of fertile soil and humble beginnings, a narrative shaped by the agricultural pulse of Hertford County. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, with tobacco and corn once dominating the economy, their presence etched into the very character of the place. Though the agricultural landscape has shifted, the spirit of diligence remains, a quiet testament to the resilience of those who have called Como home. The nearby Meherrin River, a significant waterway in these parts, hints at a past of trade and connection, its waters having carried goods and stories downstream for centuries, a constant, murmuring reminder of the region's enduring relationship with the natural world.

About This Como Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Como, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.501541, -77.009407. 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 Como and Hertford County.

Detailed location data for Como includes the ZIP code (27818), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Hertford County (Winton), and school district assignment (Hertford 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 Como is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.