Southport North Carolina Map

About Southport, North Carolina

Southport is a locality in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,205. The population density is 394.2 people per km². Southport is located at 33.9216°N, 78.0203°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28461.

Southport, North Carolina, unfolds along the Cape Fear River estuary, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and pine. It lies 21.5 miles south-south-west of Wilmington, NC (from Wilmington, NC: bearing 192°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Oak Island. Marsh grasses, the color of aged parchment, ripple in the persistent breeze, their roots a tangled embrace of the silty earth. Ancient live oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows on sandy lanes, their Spanish moss a spectral veil. The water, a shifting palette of pewter and jade, whispers against weathered docks, carrying the distant hum of shrimp boats and the cries of gulls that wheel and dive with an almost frantic grace. Here, the sun, especially at dusk, bleeds across the horizon in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, painting the sky with a transient, breathtaking fury. This quiet corner of Brunswick County carries the echoes of a maritime past, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of trade and the strategic importance of its harbor. Southport once thrived on the bounty of the sea, its economy powered by fishing fleets and the shipbuilding that once dotted its waterfront. Today, while still a working port and a hub for recreational boating, the character of Southport has softened, embracing tourism and the gentle pace of coastal living. You can still feel the pulse of its seafaring heritage in the weathered clapboard houses and the salty tang that clings to everything, a subtle reminder of the lives that have been shaped by the river and the ocean. The local farmers' markets, bursting with the vibrant colors of summer produce, offer a glimpse into the enduring agricultural heart that beats beneath the coastal charm.

About This Southport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Southport, 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 Southport and Brunswick County.

Detailed location data for Southport includes the ZIP code (28461), 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 Southport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.