Rowland North Carolina Map

About Rowland, North Carolina

Rowland is a locality in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 946. The population density is 356.7 people per km². Rowland is located at 34.5366°N, 79.2914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28383.

Rowland lies under a sky that often stretches, a vast, unhurried canvas over the flatlands of Robeson County. It lies 35.7 miles north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 49°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Dillon. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens with the approach of evening, when the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the scattered farmhouses and the occasional weathered barn in a warm, transient glow. The land itself is a patient narrative of shallow creeks and low-lying fields, a terrain that yields readily to the plow but holds its own quiet dominion, marked by stands of dense woodland that seem to hum with unseen life. The very character of Rowland is one of quiet persistence, a place where the earth dictates much of the tempo, and the days unfold with a measured, almost elemental grace. This corner of North Carolina, where Rowland makes its home, has long been shaped by the fertile soils and the gentle flow of its waterways, a heritage deeply entwined with agriculture. For generations, the economy here has been rooted in the cultivation of crops that thrive in this climate, a tradition that imbues the local character with a certain grounded resilience. Echoes of the past can be felt in the unpretentious architecture and the enduring sense of community, a shared understanding forged by shared labor and the turning of seasons. While the landscape itself may appear simple, it holds a rich, unspoken history, a testament to the generations who have worked this land and built their lives within its embrace.

About This Rowland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rowland, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Rowland and Robeson County.

Detailed location data for Rowland includes the ZIP code (28383), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Robeson County (Lumberton), and school district assignment (Robeson 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 Rowland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.