Navassa North Carolina Map

About Navassa, North Carolina

Navassa is a locality in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,039. The population density is 62.2 people per km². Navassa is located at 34.2554°N, 78.0075°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28451.

Navassa breathes a gentle, humid air, a low-lying expanse where the land yields readily to the encroaching waters of the Brunswick River and its tributaries. It lies 2.1 miles east of Leland, NC (from Leland, NC: bearing 92°T), and is situated 4.1 miles west-north-west of Wilmington. Pine forests, dense and whispering, press in from all sides, their fragrant needles carpeting the sandy soil. Creeks and marshes lace the terrain, their dark, still waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, creating a landscape of muted greens and watery blues. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, a pearlescent glow that seems to settle over the weathered houses and the quiet, unpaved roads, hinting at secrets held within the damp earth and the rustling leaves. The character of Navassa is deeply rooted in its past as a vital hub for riverine commerce and agriculture. Historically, its economy was shaped by the fertile lands and access to transportation, with crops like tobacco and cotton once flowing down the river. Though the agricultural giants have long since receded, the echoes of that industrious past linger, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, a more modest economy prevails, but the proximity to the coast and the allure of the river continue to draw those who appreciate a life lived at a slower, more deliberate pace. The distinct scent of marsh grass, mingled with the distant, salty tang of the ocean, is a constant reminder of Navassa's enduring connection to the water and the wider world it once served.

About This Navassa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Navassa, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.255447, -78.007491. 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 Navassa and Brunswick County.

Detailed location data for Navassa includes the ZIP code (28451), telephone area code (910), county seat of Brunswick County (Bolivia), and school district assignment (Brunswick 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 Navassa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.