JAARS North Carolina Map

About JAARS, North Carolina

JAARS is a locality in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 715. The population density is 345.5 people per km². JAARS is located at 34.8638°N, 80.7459°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28173.

JAARS, a place of quiet purpose, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle undulations of the North Carolina Piedmont. It lies 13.9 miles south-west of Monroe, NC (from Monroe, NC: bearing 233°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south of Waxhaw. Here, the air, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the mingled scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to cling to the broad, sun-drenched fields and the darker, more secretive woodlands. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of storytellers, stand as silent sentinels, their leaves rustling with a sound that whispers of seasons past. The terrain, a soft rolling terrain, gives way to pockets of dense foliage where sunlight struggles to penetrate, creating an atmosphere of hushed contemplation. The history of JAARS is intrinsically linked to its role as a hub for linguistic and translation work, a mission that has drawn people and resources to this particular tract of Union County for decades. While the immediate surroundings are primarily agricultural, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, the underlying economy of the broader region has always been a blend of farming and small-scale industry. This locality carries a distinct character, one that values diligence and a forward-looking vision, often expressed through the quiet dedication of its inhabitants. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather informs the present, a subtle undercurrent beneath the everyday hum of activity.

About This JAARS Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of JAARS, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.86376, -80.745901. 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 JAARS and Union County.

Detailed location data for JAARS includes the ZIP code (28173), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Union County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Union County Public 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 JAARS is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.