Landis North Carolina Map

About Landis, North Carolina

Landis is a locality in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,765. The population density is 420.8 people per km². Landis is located at 35.5457°N, 80.6109°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28088.

Landis unfolds across a gently rolling Piedmont terrain, where the broad, sun-drenched fields, still bearing the faint scent of turned earth, meet the whispering pines that fringe the horizon. It lies 4.1 miles north of Kannapolis, NC (from Kannapolis, NC: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Concord. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a comforting warmth, a subtle hum of cicadas a constant companion to the sleepy, unhurried pace of life. Houses, many with wide front porches that seem to beckon conversation, are scattered amidst the verdant landscape, punctuated by the occasional sturdy oak tree that has weathered countless seasons. The sky overhead, a vast expanse of shifting blues and whites, often holds the promise of a sudden, brief summer shower, leaving behind a refreshed, clean scent that permeates the very air of Landis. The history of Landis is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Rowan County, its early days marked by the cultivation of cotton and tobacco, crops that once defined the very character of the region. Later, the burgeoning textile industry provided a new pulse, drawing families and shaping the growing community, though the echoes of those mills now resonate more in memory than in present-day commerce. Today, Landis retains a quiet resilience, its economy sustained by a blend of small businesses and the steady presence of larger manufacturing operations, a pragmatic continuation of its industrious past. The land itself, fertile and welcoming, still offers a connection to its roots, a reminder that beneath the surface of everyday life lies a deep, enduring connection to the soil and the seasons that have always guided this place.

About This Landis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Landis, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.545695, -80.6109. 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 Landis and Rowan County.

Detailed location data for Landis includes the ZIP code (28088), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Rowan County (Salisbury), and school district assignment (Rowan-Salisbury 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 Landis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.