Monroe North Carolina Map

About Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe is a locality in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 36,759. The population density is 427.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 34.9854°N, 80.5495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28110.

Monroe lies in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, red earth speaks of fertile ground and the broad, open fields stretch towards a horizon often softened by the humid air. It lies 9.3 miles south-east of Indian Trail, NC (from Indian Trail, NC: bearing 133°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-south-east of Wesley Chapel. Pine trees stand sentinel along the edges of these cultivated expanses, their needles whispering in the prevailing breeze that carries the scent of damp soil and distant blossoms. The light here, especially as the day begins to wane, possesses a particular golden hue, bathing the scattered farmhouses and the occasional sturdy oak in a warm, comforting glow. The land itself, not dramatic but steadily present, feels like it’s been shaped by a patient hand, yielding its bounty season after season, a quiet testament to enduring cycles. Monroe’s past is deeply entwined with agriculture, particularly tobacco and cotton, which once formed the backbone of its economy, leaving a legacy of weathered barns and the faint, lingering aroma of cured leaves on certain winds. The town’s character reflects this history, a blend of pragmatic industry and a certain Southern charm that manifests in friendly greetings and a pace of life that prioritizes community. While the agricultural landscape remains, the economy has diversified, with manufacturing and service industries now playing a more prominent role, yet the echoes of its agrarian roots are never far from the surface. Local traditions, like the annual agricultural fair, continue to draw crowds, celebrating the land and the people who have long made Monroe their home.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.985428, -80.549511. 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 Monroe and Union County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (28110), 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.